I know the ruffian of old as a stout man at arms, and a pretender, as I have heard, to the favour of the scornful puppet whose beauties, forsooth, spurred us to our wise and hopeful attempt.

Fiends that direct this nether world, by what malice have ye decided that the hand which has couched a lance against the bosom of a prince should be struck off like a sapling by the blow of a churl, and during the turmoil of a midnight riot?
Well, mediciner, thus far our courses hold together, and I bid thee well believe that I will crush for thee this reptile mechanic.

But do not thou think to escape me when that part of my revenge is done which will be most easily and speedily accomplished." "Not, it may be, altogether so easily accomplished," said the apothecary; "for if your knighthood will credit me, there will be found small ease or security in dealing with him.

He is the strongest, boldest, and most skilful swordsman in Perth and all the country around it." "Fear nothing; he shall be met with had he the strength of Sampson.

But then, mark me! Hope not thou to escape my vengeance, unless thou become my passive agent in the scene which is to follow.