He never could become quite accustomed to the vast scale on which Cardross undertook things.
"That will make a corking preserve," he said.

"What do you suppose is in there now ?" "Some bears and deer, a few lynx, perhaps one or two panthers.

The boar will hold their own--if they can stand the summer--and I'm sure they can.

The alligators, no doubt, will get some of their young when they breed.

I shall start with a hundred couple when you're ready for them.
What are you going to do this afternoon ?" "Office work," replied Hamil, rising and looking at his marl-stained puttees and spurs.