Leather-Clad Tales of Adventure and Romance, No. 38 — page 26: what you’re looking at

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22 IN THE SUNK LANDS. and ownsa small water spaniel of remark- able intelligence, and an English setter. As for myself, being naturally modest, I will say very little, although I take a back seat for no one. Having described Treve, and stated that he was my twin brother, a pen picture of myself is unnecessary. I am the secretary of the quartette, and it is from the statistic reports and a good mem- ory that I write this story. I am a fair shot, and own two of the best dogs in the quartette. They are Gordon setters, Dave and Dan, and have won prizes at shows. Now for the ‘‘ arsenal.” | Throwing open the glass doors, the first three guns belong to Bob. The first isa heavy breech-loader, gauge 10, choke bore, good for long range and duck shooting, and nothing else. The second is alight gauge 12, fine for field shooting. The third isa Winchester rifle, 45 caliber, 15 shot. The next three belong to me. They are the same as Bob’s with the exception that the 10 is not a choke bore. Treve delights in the possession of the next three. His are the same, with the modification of the heavy 10, one barrel of Gcom choo cS com ©