Anyway the die was cast; it was too late now to regret.

Bell returned full of apology and explanation, expressing a desire that the weapons be changed to pistols.

Hardy arose from his chair, his eyes twinkling behind heavy lashes.
"Sure; Galesworth is easily satisfied.

I have two derringers up stairs exactly alike; my father was out with them twice! Quite a fad duelling was in his day, but the guns haven't been used for years.

Come handy now.