"Don't tempt me too far, or I might forget myself and do it.

You know that I've got a red-hot, cantankerous temper when I get started.

Now go! Git! If you don't, I'll lift you with my shoe.

And keep out of my way, unless you want trouble!" He pushed Pike from him with stinging scorn.
"I'll go!" said Pike.

"But I'll pay you for to-night's work! See if I don't! You'll find out that there are more ways of fighting than with fists.