[The Companions of Jehu by Alexandre Dumas, pere]@TWC D-Link bookThe Companions of Jehu CHAPTER XIII 4/19
"Blood will tell.
No Montrevel could be afraid of powder.
You shall come with us to-morrow, Edouard." The boy sprang upon his brother's neck. "And I," said Sir John, "will equip you to-day like a regular huntsman, just as they used to arm the knights of old.
I have a charming little rifle that I will give you.
It will keep you contented until your sabre and pistols come." "Well," asked Roland, "are you satisfied now, Edouard ?" "Yes; but when will he give it to me? If you have to write to England for it, I warn you I shan't believe in it." "No, my little friend, we have only to go up to my room and open my gun-case.
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