Let it not for a moment be thought that it was ever in the minds of either of them that two men should attack one.

But it was thought that Mr Moffat might be rather coy in coming out from his seclusion to meet the proffered hand of his once intended brother-in-law when he should see that hand armed with a heavy whip.
Baker, therefore, was content to act as a decoy duck, and remarked that he might no doubt make himself useful in restraining the public mercy, and, probably, in controlling the interference of policemen.
"It will be deuced hard if I can't get five or six shies at him," said Frank, again clutching his weapon almost spasmodically.

Oh, Mr Moffat! five or six shies with such a whip, and such an arm! For myself, I would sooner join in a second Balaclava gallop than encounter it.
At ten minutes before four these two heroes might be seen walking up Pall Mall, towards the -- -- Club.

Young Baker walked with an eager disengaged air.

Mr Moffat did not know his appearance; he had, therefore, no anxiety to pass along unnoticed.