I was very fortunate in only getting hit three or four times, with slugs; but as we were for the most part fighting against men hidden in the bush, it was unsatisfactory work, though we always did lick them in the end.

I can assure you that I do not wish for any more service of that kind.
"Have the tribes been quiet since I went away ?" "Quiet, as far as we were concerned.

Of course, there have been a few trifling risings along the frontier but, as a whole, even the Zakka-Khels have been quiet.

I don't think there will be any trouble, on a large scale, for some time to come." "Then there is a prospect of a quiet time; that is to say, if the Russians will keep quiet." "That is a very strong 'if,' Major Bullen; but I think that, if there is trouble, it will be in China." "In that case, no doubt a good many regiments will be sent from here.

I hope that it will be our good fortune to be among them." "Well, in that case," the colonel said, with a laugh, "you will have to restrain your ardour, and give a chance to other men.