And I have something more to say.

Since the arrival of the new boys, you have seemed to single Mr.Davis out as an especial object for ridicule and torment.

I don't know that you have done so because Mr.Davis is small and scarcely a match for you, but it looks that way.

Now, Bascomb, if I were in your place, I would let up.
If you persist, you are bound to get yourself into serious trouble.

I am going to see that Davis has a fair show, and the fellow who crowds him too hard will have some difficulty with me." Bascomb forced a mocking laugh.
"You seem to fancy you can set yourself up against the whole battalion," he sneered.