"It was never my seeking, though I gave the offence." "I have behaved like a cub, sir," and he spoke loud, so that all could hear.

"You have taught me a lesson in gentility.

Will you give me your hand ?" I could find no words, and dumbly held out my right hand.
"Nay, sir," he said, "the other, the one that held the trigger.

I count it a privilege to hold the hand of a brave man." I had been tried too hard, and was all but proving my bravery by weeping like a bairn..