"I leave you my watch and my sword." "And I'll leave you my rifle and Sandho.

He's a splendid fellow to go." "Stuff and nonsense!" said Denham, interrupting me.

"You won't be hurt." "That's more than you know," I said peevishly, for his words upset me; and when he went on I made no reply.

Even if I had replied I should not have been able to finish my speech, for Joeboy now came up at a long loping run.

He caught at Denham's bridle, checking the horse, while Sandho and the three troopers on my right stopped short, and the whole line of horsemen suddenly halted.
"What is it ?" said Denham.
"Doppies all along," said Joeboy.