[Dick o’ the Fens by George Manville Fenn]@TWC D-Link bookDick o’ the Fens CHAPTER SEVEN 7/19
"Here's some." "Eh? Is that powder or drink ?" said the man, taking the bottle and giving it a shake.
"It arn't full, though." "No, it isn't full," said Dick in a disappointed tone; "but there's a whole pound, and it's the best." "Ah, well, I daresay it'll do," said Dave slowly. "Load the gun, then, and let's have a shot at the snipes as we go," said Tom. "Nay, she wean't go off till she has had a new flint in.
I'm going to knap one when I get back." "Jump in, then," cried Dick.
"I'm going to pole her across." "Nay, I don't think it's any use to-day." "Why, Dave, this is just the sort of day you said was a good one for netting." "Did I, lad ?" "Yes; didn't he, Tom? And what's that wisp of birds going over the water, yonder ?" "Quick, in wi' ye, lads!" cried the decoy-man, with his whole manner changed.
"The right sort.
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