"Why at mid-day, with the thermometer at 90°, it is not exactly the amusement one would choose," said Mr. Thorold. "I like it at night well enough."
"What do you do?"
"Nothing, but walk up and down, two hours at a time."
"What is the use of it?"
"To keep order, and make sure that nothing goes in or out that has no business to do it."
"And they have to carry their guns," I said.
"Their muskets—yes."
"Are they very heavy?"
"No. Pretty heavy for an arm that is new to it. I never remember I have mine."