“But your gun is loaded?”
“Yes, there are two in that,” replied Mr Preddle, “and I hope Mr Denning will be more fortunate in his search.”
At that moment Mr Denning made his appearance, and from his aspect we all thought that his supply had been taken too, but his face lit-up as he exclaimed—
“They could not find them. The cartridge-box was at the bottom of the locker.”
“Ha!” cried Mr Frewen, triumphantly. “How many have you?”
“A hundred, for I have not fired off one.”
“And what bore is your gun?”
“Twelve-bore.”
“And yours?”
“Sixteen.”