The shutter in the ladies' gallery was ajar and I caught a glimpse of Yolanda's pale, tear-stained face as she looked down upon the man she loved, who was to put his life in peril to avenge her wrong.
"We are wasting time, Count Calli," spoke the duke.

"Take up the gage or demand a court.

The charge made by Sir Max will certainly justify a court of chivalry in ordering the combat.

The truth or falsity of that charge you and Sir Max must prove on each other's bodies.

His desire to remain unknown the court will respect; he has ample precedent.