The man you employed I may punish or I may leave, though he struck the blow.

But I will meet you.

To-morrow, a friend of mine, who is a major in the army, will be down here, and will call on you from me; or on any friend of yours you are pleased to name.

I will not let you escape.

Whether I shall face a guilty man in you, God knows; but I know I have a right to call upon you to face me.
"I am, Sir, "Yours truly, "Robert Eccles." Edward's face grew signally white over the contents of this unprecedented challenge.