And then he paused and groaned and mopped his brow.

Presently he controlled his agitation and continued.
"Cleggett," he said, "the man is an expert swordsman.

I have been on his trail; I know his life for years past.

He was once a maitre d'armes.

He gave lessons in the art." "Yes ?" said Cleggett, laughing and flexing his wrist.