16/23 Dozens of gentlemen heard the word. And I demand an apology of Misterr Malkin--or...! And none of your guerrier nodding and bravado, Mister Malkin, at me, if you please. The case is for settlement between gentlemen.' The harassed gentleman of the name of Malkin, driven to extremity by the worrying, stood in braced preparation for the English attitude of defence. His tormentor drew closer to him. 'For a specimen of manners, in an assembly of ladies and gentlemen... |