Not a bit of good, sir.

Gordon.

(Unbelieving.) I’m the right age. I’m strong. I can ride like a cow-boy. I can shoot better than my brother.

Robert.

That’s so.

Re. Off.

Your bit is not at the front.

Loveday.

Oh, officer. Is it impossible? It is such a trifling limp.

(Gordon looks acutely distressed but smiles bravely and very gratefully at Loveday.)