That is a pity for, though the tribesmen can stand against a heavy rifle fire, they have a profound respect for guns.

I expect, therefore, that we shall have some stiff fighting.
"How do you like the prospect, Mutteh Ghar ?" "I don't suppose I shall mind it when I get accustomed to it," Lisle said.

"It was because I heard that the regiment was about to advance that I hurried up to join.

I don't think I should have enlisted, had it been going to stay in the cantonment." "That is the right spirit," the other said approvingly.

"It is the same with all of us.