That was a very sudden and sharp seizure,' he said doubtfully.

'But if you are sure, all right, and here goes.

An affair of honour among you fellows would, naturally, be a little difficult to carry out, perhaps it would be impossible to have it wholly regular.

And yet a duel might be very irregular in form, and, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, loyal enough in effect.

Do you take me?
Now, as a gentleman and a soldier.' His hand rose again at the words and hovered over me.