His fall, however, took the steam out of them altogether.

How came you to be such a good shot ?" "My father was fond of shooting," Lisle said, "and I used often to go out with him." "Well, you benefited by his teaching, anyhow," the officer said.

"I doubt if there is any man in the regiment who could have picked off that fellow, at such a distance, in three shots.

That has really been the turning point of the day.
"See, the baggage is moving on again.

In another hour they will be all through.
"Now, lads, turn your attention to those fellows on the hill behind.