Even the chief is dangerous.

I would as soon think of playing a joke on a wandering tiger, as on him.

The major is not a man to trifle with, at the best of times and, except O'Flaherty, there is not a man among them who has a good word to throw at a dog.

Faith, when one thinks of the good time one used to have at Athlone, it is heartbreaking." "Well, come in and refresh yourselves.

I have a bottle or two still left." "That is good news!" O'Grady said fervently.