But I must have that squirrel, if I have to shoot all day.

Haven't you got a load in your gun ?" "Yes; but I might as well have none.

I can kill as many squirrels by throwing the musket at them, as I can by shooting at them." "Never mind, fire away--the ammunition doesn't cost us any thing." "I know it; but another thing, this musket kicks like blazes.

I had as soon stand before it, as behind it.

But I'll try him;" and Archie raised his gun and blazed away.