I am pretty well able to take care of myself.

My father gave me many lessons in boxing; and I fancy that, although most of the men are a great deal bigger and stronger than I am, I shall be able to hold my own." "I hope so, Bullen," the havildar said gravely, "but I trust that there will be no occasion to show your skill.

We Punjabis are a quiet race of men; and though, of course, quarrels occasionally occur among us, they generally end in abuse, and very seldom come to blows.

The greater portion of the regiment has been with us for some years.

They know each other well, and are not given to quarrelling.