Therefore I cannot conquer Ruggedo and win all his wealth." "Why don't you make one of your officers the Private ?" asked Shaggy; but at once every officer began to protest and the Queen of Oogaboo shook her head as she replied: "That is impossible.

A private soldier must be a terrible fighter, and my officers are unable to fight.

They are exceptionally brave in commanding others to fight, but could not themselves meet the enemy and conquer." "Very true, Your Majesty," said Colonel Plum, eagerly.

"There are many kinds of bravery and one cannot be expected to possess them all.

I myself am brave as a lion in all ways until it comes to fighting, but then my nature revolts.