7, was a match for any other, and far stronger in this warfare than most of the rest.

At bolstering, Duncan was a perfect champion; his strength and activity were marvellous, and his mirth uproarious.

Eric and Graham backed him up brilliantly; while Llewellyn and Attlay, with sturdy vigor, supported the skirmishers.

Bull, the sixth boy in No.

7, was the only _faineant_ among them, though he did occasionally help to keep off the smaller fry.
Happy would it have been for all of them if Bull had never been placed in No.