I will make an example of you." So saying, he took a stride forward toward Ned.

In an instant a shower of books flew at him from all parts of the room.

Infuriated by the attack, he rushed forward with his cane raised.

Ned caught up a heavy inkstand.
"If you touch me," he shouted, "I will fling this at your head." Mr.Hathorn hesitated.

The shower of books had not affected him, but the heavy missile in Ned's hand was a serious weapon.