I am about eight years too old, and you are four years too young.

You will improve every day, and I shan't.

Now, sir, let us see what you can do.
Jack tells me that you are wonderfully quick on your feet; there is the advantage you have of me.

I am as strong as ever I was, I think, but I find that I cannot get about as I used to." He stood somewhat carelessly at first, but as they sparred for an opening he became more careful, and presently hit out sharply.

Mark leaped back, and then, springing forward, struck out with his left; Gibbons only just stopped it and then countered, but Mark was out of reach again.
"That is good enough," Gibbons said; "I can see Jack has taught you pretty nearly all there is to know.