"Bob Croaker, I would rather do anything than fight.

I would give you everything I have to save my kitten; but if you won't spare it unless I fight, I'll do it.

If you throw it in before you fight me, you're the greatest coward that ever walked.

Just give me five minutes to breathe and a drink of water, and I'll fight you as long as I can stand." Bob looked at his little foe in surprise.

"Well, that's fair.