Since we have no swords, sir, and they seem to be woman's weapons these days, we will use pistols.

Of course, you have come prepared.

It is a fine time for shooting.

This first light of twilight gives us equal advantage.

Will it be at ten or twenty paces?
I dare say, if we stand at twenty, in the centre of the road, we shall have a good look at each other before we separate indefinitely." "Your Highness insists ?" murmured the Count.
"I not only insist, I command." The Prince took off his coat and waistcoat and deposited them on the grass at the side of the road.
Hillars did likewise.