human
Sergeant, give me the rifle, said I.
gpt
They must be a thousand yards off; but, as they are as troublesome with that carronade as if they were only ten, I shall try one more shot.
human
We expect too much. It is not a twenty-four pounder. Major, I _envy_ you two things--your rifle and your horse.
gpt
Hercules?
human
Of course.
gpt
Lord, Captain! you may do what you will with the rifle; and if ever we get out of the reach of these infernal devils, Hercules shall be--.