There was a pause for a moment, and then the arrow sped.

There was a sharp tap as it struck the target, and stood quivering in it just in the center line about four feet from the ground.
"The bow is an excellent one," Roger said, and quickly discharged two more arrows, both of which struck within two or three inches of the first.

As it was the power of the bow, rather than his own shooting, that Roger wished to exhibit, he now had the target removed a hundred yards farther back, and others placed one on each side of it.

At this distance he discharged three more arrows, shooting more carefully than before.

All three struck the boards, although at varying heights; and a shout of surprise arose from the lookers on.
"How far will it carry ?" Cacama asked.
"It might carry another hundred yards, but the aim cannot be depended upon at over two hundred yards, even by good shots," Roger said.