35/38 You have perhaps a fortnight in which to improve your markmanship. The matter which shall carry us abroad will conclude within that time. I shoot and fence with my left hand as well as I did with my right." "I shall be only too happy to meet you," I replied. "I prefer the pistol, there is less exertion, and it is quicker." "You shall have every advantage," said the Prince. "You will have that to nerve your arm which I shall not have--a woman's love." With a bow which was not without a certain dignity and grace, he walked from the room. |