Well, then, don't let's fight this morning." Mark sheathed his weapon, and Ralph did the same.
"Now then," said the former, "how many men could you get together ?" "Nick Garth, Ram Jennings, and six more." "Eight," said Mark, flushing proudly.

"I could get Dan Rugg, Dummy Rugg--he's only a lad, but he's stronger than I am.

Oh yes: and fourteen more at least." "That would not be fair.

If you agreed to come and attack the men at Ergles, you would have to bring eight.

But could you get swords and pikes for them ?" "Oh yes--for five times as many.