`` we have been carrying along a lot of them , although , '' he added severely , `` if you wanted us all to carry , you ought to have spent a little time making carrying-harnesses , which i know laurence told you of ; because it would be a good deal more convenient than rope , and we could manage more , but perhaps if they do not mind being bundled up into sacks made out of tents , or belly-netting - `` `` i should damned well say they will mind , '' one general said .