To approach a girl in any other fashion is a mean
scoundrelly thing. I am glad it has already brought on you some of
the chastisement it deserves."
His lordship started to his feet in a fresh access of rage.
"You dare say that to my face!"
"Assuredly, my lord. The fact stands just so."
"I gave the fellow as good as he gave me!"
"That is nothing to the point--though from the state I found you in,
it is hard to imagine. Pardon me, I do not believe you behaved like
what you call a coward."
Lord Forgue was almost crying with rage.
"I have not done with him yet!" he stammered. "If I only knew who
the rascal is! If I don't pay him out, may--"
"Stop, stop, my lord. All that is mere waste! I know who the man
is, but I will not tell you. He gave you no more than you deserved,
and I will do nothing to get him punished for it."
"You are art and part with him!"
"I neither knew of his intent, saw him do it, nor have any proof
against him."
"You will not tell me his name?"
"No."
"I will find it out, and kill him."
"He threatens to kill you. I will do what I can to prevent either."
"I will kill him," repeated Forgue through his clenched teeth.
"And I will do my best to have you hanged for it," said Donal.
"Leave the room, you insolent bumpkin."
"When you have given me your word that you will never again speak to
Eppy Comin.
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