He says you have been boning military at his expense for some time, just to show your authority." "Which he knows is absolutely false," Frank flashed back.

"I have reprimanded him when compelled to do so by his utter disregard of what is right." "That may be your opinion; Mr.Bascomb thinks differently.

He demands that this fight take place without delay." "The sooner the better." "What do you say to making the time immediately after dark ?" "I am agreeable." "As Lieutenant Gordan has been watching the old boathouse of late, it will be necessary to have the fight take place elsewhere." "All right." "It may be stopped if it is anywhere in this vicinity." "Yes." "Black Bluff is but a mile away." "That's all." "Why not go there ?" "The place is satisfactory to me." "Then it is settled.

Be on hand with your second as soon as possible after dark." "I will." Reynolds walked away with his head held very high and his neck very stiff.
Of course, the boys had been expecting Frank would receive a challenge, and no small number had been watching the two lads.

Immediately on Rupert's departure, Frank's friends came swarming around him, asking scores of questions.
"Pwhat did th' b'y want wid yez, Frankie ?" asked Barney Mulloy, eagerly.
"Oh, not much," smiled Frank, who did not believe in letting the entire gathering know exactly what had happened and what was going to take place.