Do you think you would dare to ?" "Would I dare, is it ?" asked Andy.

"Shure, I'd be glad of the chance." "I see you are brave.

I'll show you the gun now." She went to the closet in the corner of the room, and pointed out a big, unwieldy musket to Andy.

It was in the corner.
"Is it loaded, ma'am ?" he asked.
"Yes; it has been loaded for a year or more.

John never had occasion to use it, and I hope you won't.