But it were shame if this went further.

The lad hath shown a proper spirit." "But a blow! a blow!" cried several of the older squires.

"There must be a finish to this." "Nay; Tranter first laid hand upon his head," said Harcomb.

"How say you, Tranter?
The matter may rest where it stands ?" "My name is known in these parts," said Tranter, proudly, "I can let pass what might leave a stain upon another.

Let him pick up his glove and say that he has done amiss." "I would see him in the claws of the devil first," whispered Ford.
"You hear, young sir ?" said the peacemaker.