They are very fair shots, too.

I have paid for a lot of extra ammunition; which, I confess, we bought from some of the native levies.

No doubt I should get into a row over it, if it were known; but as these fellows are not likely ever to fire a shot against the French, and it is of importance that mine should be able to shoot well, I didn't hesitate to do it.
Fortunately the regimental chest is not empty, and all the officers have given a third of their pay, to help.

But it has certainly done a lot of good, and the shooting has greatly improved since we came here." "I have been working steadily at Portuguese, Terence, ever since you spoke to me about it.

One has no end of time on one's hands and, really, I am getting on very fairly." "That is right, Dicky.