The lieutenant examined straps and slings, altering the sword and sabretache buckles, and when these were to his satisfaction he turned to the jack-boots.
“Tried those on?” he said.
“Not yet.”
“Jump into ’em.”
“Oh, but not now.”
“Yes, now. If a man has a good-fitting pair of boots he’s half-dressed.”
“Rather a small half, isn’t it?” said Dick dryly.
“Bah! you’re talking about clothes; I’m talking about a horseman’s accoutrements. A man can ride twice as well if he has good boots. On with them.”
Once more Dick obeyed.
“Humph! seem to go on pretty easy. Hurt you?”