[The Port of Missing Men by Meredith Nicholson]@TWC D-Link bookThe Port of Missing Men CHAPTER XVIII 3/15
To-morrow I shall throw away the bandage and be quite ready for more trouble." "It would be better on the fifth--" "The matter is settled.
You will now go for the mail; and do take care that no one pots you on the way.
Your death would be a positive loss to me, Oscar.
And if any one asks how My Majesty is--mark, My Majesty--pray say that I am quite well and equal to ruling over many kingdoms." "Yes, sire." And Armitage roared with laughter, as the little man, pausing as he buckled a cartridge belt under his coat, bowed with a fine mockery of reverence. "If a man were king he could have a devilish fine time of it, Oscar." "He could review many troops and they would fire salutes until the powder cost much money." "You are mighty right, as we say in Montana; and I'll tell you quite confidentially, Sergeant, that if I were out of work and money and needed a job the thought of being king might tempt me.
These gentlemen who are trying to stick knives into me think highly of my chances.
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