Then he jumped on the horse, sitting sideways like a woman; and then he waited for me.

I, on my part, waited for him.
Presently he rode towards me, keeping his distance, however.

He lifted up his hand, saying: "What did you in the Castle ?" "I killed three of your friends," said I.
"What! You got to the cells ?" "Yes." "And the King ?" "He was hurt by Detchard before I killed Detchard, but I pray that he lives." "You fool!" said Rupert, pleasantly.
"One thing more I did." "And what's that ?" "I spared your life.

I was behind you on the bridge, with a revolver in my hand." "No?
Faith, I was between two fires!" "Get off your horse," I cried, "and fight like a man." "Before a lady!" said he, pointing to the girl.

"Fie, your Majesty!" Then in my rage, hardly knowing what I did, I rushed at him.