the mail "short for "mail coach,"a coach that carried mail and passengers.
arm-chest a chest containing weapons.
cutlass a short, curving sword, originally used by sailors.
jack-boots heavy, sturdy military boots that extend above the knees.
"The rider's horse was blown"The horse was out of breath.
flint and steel Flint is a fine-grained, very hard rock that produces sparks when struck against a piece of steel. Before the invention of matches, people used flint and steel to start fires.
