"He couldn't hurt me if he tried.

I could lick him on my knees with one hand behind my back.

I believe Joe there could lick him with one hand tied behind his back." "I bet he can't," said Ben, measuring Larry with his eye and desiring to defend him from this degrading accusation.

"I bet he'd put up a pretty fine scrap," continued Ben, "if he had to." Larry's heart warmed to his champion.
"Yes, if he had to," replied Mop with a sneer.

"But he would never have to.