"I presume it to be understood that each may employ such charge as he prefers, and that each shall load his own piece ?" The seconds assented to this.

Of course, in those days only muzzle loaders were used, although we had cut-felt wads and all the improvements in gunnery known at that time.

My weapon was supplied me by Captain Stevenson--a good Manton, somewhat battered up from much use, but of excellent even pattern.

Orme shot a Pope-made gun of London, with the customary straight hand and slight drop of the English makes.

I think he had brought this with him on his travels.
"Shall the firing be with the single barrel, or with both barrels ?" inquired our referee.