The Colonel appeared in the door a moment afterward with a dragoon revolver in his hand.
He said, "Sir, have I the honor of addressing the poltroon who edits this mangy sheet ?" "You have.

Be seated, sir.

Be careful of the chair, one of its legs is gone.

I believe I have the honor of addressing the putrid liar, Colonel Blatherskite Tecumseh ?" "Right, Sir.

I have a little account to settle with you.