He is so vain that I would gladly give L50 to see you do so." "There is little chance of that," I said, "for, as I told you, I have never shot pheasants before.

Still, I'll try, as you wish it." "That's right.

And look here, Mr.Quatermain, shoot well forward of them.

You see, I am venturing to advise you now, as you advised me yesterday.

Shot does not travel so fast as ball, and the pheasant is a bird that is generally going much quicker than you think.