I had not the least idea that I should do so.

I only wished to show you how far a well-made bow would send an arrow, when drawn by an Englishman." Cacama ordered the arrow to be left in the tree, and a large stone to be placed at the spot from which Roger had fired.
"They shall remain," he said, "as a memento of this shot.

I will introduce, among my people, the custom which you say prevails in your country; and every child shall be bound to practice, daily, with bows and arrows.

I do not think that any of our race will ever come to use such a weapon as that, but they may at least learn to bend bows greatly stronger than those we are accustomed to use." "They will doubtless do so," Roger said.

"It is a matter of practice, and of strengthening certain muscles of the right arm; for a man far stronger than I am would be unable to bend that bow, had he not been trained to its use from the earliest age.
"I should recommend, Prince, that you not only give the order you have spoken of, but institute a monthly gathering, with prizes for skill, and honors to the best marksmen.