It was curious to see how quickly enthusiasm and awe succeeded skepticism.
"He's done it, boys!" cried the tall man, holding the can aloft.
"Bored it in five places!" He stood erect, facing the crowd.

"I reckon that's some shootin'!" He now threw a glance of challenge and defiance about him.

"I've got a hundred dollars to say that there ain't another man in this here town can do it!" Several men tried, but none equaled the first man's performance.

Many of the men could not hit the can at all.

The first man watched their efforts, sneers twitching his lips as man after man failed.
Presently all had tried.