With that imitation of the Westerner's speech, he knocked Merriwell down, as the latter tried to get up.
Again he struck, as Frank attempted to rise, but Merriwell dodged the blow, and, catching Pike by the legs, threw him.

Before Pike could realize what had happened, Merriwell was on top, with his fingers at Pike's throat.
"You scoundrel!" Frank hissed.

"I am tempted to give you what you deserve for that!" But Pike was not ready to surrender, though he knew now that he had committed a woful blunder.

In fact, the knowledge that he was dealing with Frank Merriwell aroused him to a fierce resistance.

He felt that it would simply be ruinous to be held and recognized by Merriwell, and he began to fight like a demon to get away.
He freed his hands, and struck Frank heavily in the face, at the same time kicking with all his might.