human
Our bag on the first was _barely_ up to the average, although the mater, Milly, and self were out to help the men. We hunted in couples and threes, as it is a bit dull tramping along alone. And as the mater generally foozles her shots, I did most of her work too. By the way, how absurdly nervous men are 'gunning.'
gpt
What I like about the modern system of driving is the nice rest you can have between the beats.
human
Now for it, sir!
gpt
Well--fact is--I'd rather you'd----Look 'ere, you 'old the gun, and I'll pull the thingummy!!
human
A HIT! A PALPABLE HIT!
gpt
Oh, I beg your pardon! I did not see you, sir!
human
See me! Confound it, sir, you can see _through_ me now!
gpt
How much are grouse to-day, Mr. Jiblets?
human
Twelve shillings a brace, ma'am. Shall I send them----
gpt
No, you need not send them. My husband's out grouse-shooting, and he'll call for them as he comes home!
human
Oh dear! Oh dear! It's hawful to see yer missin' of 'em, sir; but --(_with admiration_)--
gpt
Jump, uncle! I'll clear you!
human
I don't know what it is, Mark, but I can't hit a bird to-day!
gpt
Let's see your gun, sir. Ah!--well, I'd try what you could do _with some cartridges in it_, if I was you, sir!
human
I should think you were awfully clever at books, sir!
gpt
Always show mercy, my boy, always show mercy! Much better to shoot 'em sitting, and save poor things a nasty fall!
human
I wish I had the moral courage to go home!
gpt
I say, my boy, seen any birds this way?
human
Oh, a rare lot, guv'nor--a rare lot--just flew over this 'ere 'edge, and settled in that 'ere field, close to Squire Blank's ricks.
gpt
I'll tell you what it is, Bagster. Your rabbits are _all two inches too short_, hereabouts!
human
Oh, Harry, I feel so excited, I scarcely know what I am doing!
gpt
Pick 'em up, James, pick 'em up! Why don't you pick 'em up?