17/29 He is a powerful man, and that iron mace is just the thing for such work. The natives went down like ninepins before him. No, I don't think he is hurt." "I will go out and see," Mrs.Doolan said; and taking a mug half full of champagne from the table, she went out. "No, don't try to get up, drink a little of this; we are celebrating our victory by opening a case of champagne. The Major tells us you have been distinguishing yourself greatly." Bathurst drank some of the wine before he replied. |