stopper of his powder-horn with his teeth, and poured
out as much powder as sufficed to cover the bullet.
This was the regular
measure
among them. Little
time was lost in firing, for these men did not "hang"
on their aim. The point of the rifle was slowly raised
to the object, and the instant the sight covered it the
ball sped to its mark. In a few minutes the nail was
encircled by bullet holes, scarcely two of which were