"I understand that you are a villain.

You have robbed me of my money, and would rob me of my honour." "These are harsh words, sir," replied the knight, calmly; "but let them pass.

We will play first, and fight afterwards.

But you refuse my challenge ?" "It is false!" replied Disbrowe, fiercely, "I accept it." And producing a key, he threw it on the table.

"My life is, in truth, set on the die," he added, with a desperate look--"for if I lose, I will not survive my shame." "You will not forget our terms," observed Parravicin.