"Of course you know Coles," continued Somers, placing a heavy emphasis on the name of this worthy.
The lieutenant halted before his companion, and looked earnestly and inquiringly into his face. Somers returned his gaze with unflinching resolution. There was a smile upon his face, for he believed that he had thrown a red-hot shot into the enemy.
"Coles!" said Pillgrim.
"Coles!" repeated Somers.
"Mr. Somers, you are a fool!"
"Pray, where were you when human wisdom was distributed?"
"Do you know Coles?" asked Pillgrim.
"I think I should know Coles if I saw him."
"No, you wouldn't."
"He is the greatest villain that ever went unhung."