He was always buying, and living large; but that can't last for ever.

I saw him first at a muster.

I was then just eighteen, and went out with the rest, for the first time.

Maybe, 'squire, I didn't take the rag off the bush that day.

I belonged to Captain Williams's troop, called the 'Bush-Whackers.' We were all fine-looking fellows, though I say it myself.