If you didn't have his pistol as proof I'd say that he gave you a durned good licking.

Isn't this a pretty cut down the right cheek bone, George ?" "Undoubtedly, but nothing can take away the glory of that left ear.
Why, if Dick could only work his ears he could fan himself with it beautifully.

When I meet that Woodville boy I'm going to congratulate him.

He was certainly handy with his fists." "Go on, fellows," said Dick, good-naturedly.

"In a week I won't have a wound or a sign of a scar.