Anyhow, they are fine soldiers, and before long we shall have an army that cannot be ignored.

If I can get so that they trust me, I shall ask Sir Colin to come out here.

He would be a splendid head for their army.

His great military knowledge and tactical skill would come in well.

It makes me glow to think of what an army he would turn out of this splendid material, and one especially adapted for the style of fighting which would be necessary in this country.
If a mere amateur like myself, who has only had experience of organizing the wildest kind of savages, has been able to advance or compact their individual style of fighting into systematic effort, a great soldier like MacKelpie will bring them to perfection as a fighting machine.