The man would fight.

By the motion of Gregg's hand, Dan knew that he had gone even to his wedding armed.

He had only to show his own gun to bring on the crisis, and in the meantime the eyes of Vic held steadily upon him past the shoulder of the minister, without fear, desperately.

In spite of himself Dan's hand could not move his gun.

In spite of himself he looked to the confused happy face of the girl.