You lads were so handy with the powder-bags that you shall try your hands upon that wasps' nest, for I can't rest now till I've had it well burnt out.

Pity more powder was not used this time.

I don't believe they were more than singed, and half my windows were smashed." "But if we had used more powder, father," said Mark, smiling, "we might have knocked down the place.".