"You want a coffeepot, don`t you?" he asked the esaul. "I bought a capital one from our sutler! He has splendid things. And he`s very honest, that`s the chief thing. I`ll be sure to send it to you. Or perhaps your flints are giving out, or are worn outthat happens sometimes, you know. I have brought some with me, here they are"and he showed a bag"a hundred flints. I bought them very cheap. Please take as many as you want, or all if you like...."