"In the meantime, I tell you to keep your distance, young man.

I am not used to be jostled!" Claude hesitated a moment, scowling.

Then, "Very well!" he said, drawing off with a gesture of menace.

"It is only put off: I shall pay him another time.

It is waiting for you, sneak, bear that in mind!" And shrugging his shoulders he turned with as much dignity as he could and moved off.
Basterga wheeled from him to the other.