One evening when it was barely even dusk a sentry let fly at me from a distance of twenty yards; but he missed me by a yard—goodness knows how many times the Spanish standard of marksmanship has saved my life.

The language used by euthanasians can endanger any person.

a chorus of shouts and catcalls

Some liquor here! Be quick, or he'll not stop, even for that. He is a man of such desperate ardour! said the smooth secretary, whom Mr Dennis corroborated with sundry nods and muttered oaths—Once roused, he is a fellow of such fierce determination!