I didn't think you were such a great calf, Tom." "Shet up, now, Ben," interposed Hapgood.

"I'll bet my life he'll stand fire as well as you will.

I've been about in the world some, and I reckon I've as good an idee of this business as you have.

Tom's got a heart under his ribs." "I'll bet he runs away at the first fire." "I'll bet he won't." "I know I won't!" exclaimed Tom, with energy, as he drew his coat sleeve across his eyes.
"It isn't the cock that crows the loudest that will fight the best," added the old man.

"I'll bet Tom will be able to tell you the latest news from the front, where the battle's the hottest.