Jump down, and fire one of your pistols at the first robber.
Keep the other for a sure aim.

One shot is to intimidate, the second to slay.

You comprehend?
My pistols are in excellent order, I suppose.

Lend me the ramrod.

So, so! No trick this time!" "They would kill a fly, my lord, provided your lordship fired straight upon it." "I do not doubt you," said Mauleverer; "light the lanterns, and tell the postboys to drive on." It was a frosty and tolerably clear night.