Here, amid the variety of pistols that were exhibited to them, they were for a time unable to decide which to choose.

At length, however, aided by the advice of Alfred and Oscar, they picked out two that they concluded to buy.

They also purchased a quantity of powder and balls, and then desired to look at some dirks, two of which they decided to take.

Some fine pocket-knives next arrested their attention, which were examined, and greatly admired by all the boys.

The oldest of the strangers, who did all the business, concluded to take four of these, and then settled for all the articles purchased.