I believe that, although they are a very poisonous snake and their bite is certain death, there is no need to be afraid of them, as the charmers draw out their poison fangs when they catch them." "Do they, now ?" Tim said, in admiration.

"I wonder what the regimental barber would say to a job like that, now.

He well nigh broke Dan Sullivan's jaw, yesterday, in getting out a big tooth; and then swore at the poor boy, for having such a powerful strong jaw.

I should like to see his face, if he was asked to pull out a tooth from one of them dancing sarpents.
"I brought ye in some fruits, yer honors.

I don't know what they are, but you may trust me, they're not poison.