Fighting is unkind and liable to be injurious to others; so, being a gentleman, I never fight." "Nor I!" shouted each of the other officers.
"You see," said Ann, "how helpless I am.

Had not Private Files proved himself a traitor and a deserter, I would gladly have conquered this Ruggedo; but an Army without a private soldier is like a bee without a stinger." "I am not a traitor, Your Majesty," protested Files.

"I resigned in a proper manner, not liking the job.

But there are plenty of people to take my place.

Why not make Shaggy Man the private soldier ?" "He might be killed," said Ann, looking tenderly at Shaggy, "for he is mortal, and able to die.