They will be more savage in their holes, and therefore, as you are so young, I should like you to go with the men, show them the way, and then leave them to do the work." Archy stared at him.
"Yes: I mean it.

Of course as an officer you cannot shrink from your duty, but, as you are a mere boy, it is not your duty to go and fight against strong men who are sure to get the better of you." "But they are not all men there, sir," said the midshipman, with a look of disappointment getting heavier in his face.

"There's a boy there-- that young rascal who came after the cow.

I owe him such a thrashing that I must have a turn at him." "Ah, that's different," said the lieutenant; "and it will keep up appearances.

But take care to confine yourself to fighting with him.
And--er--I would not use my pistol, Raystoke." "Not shoot, sir ?" "Well--no.