"No, sir," I answered; "certainly not too big.  The only thing I fear is that I may not be sufficiently experienced to execute so responsible a duty as efficiently as it ought to be executed.  But I will do my very utmost, Sir Peter, I can promise you that; and if I can only have with me one or two thoroughly steady, reliable men to help me with an occasional word of advice, I believe we shall be able to give a very good account of ourselves."