I shall go on.' He refused to go inside to have the wound-dressed.

The bald doctor, after squeezing the small hole, which scarcely bled, and sponging it with antiseptic lotion, applied a simple piece of lint and said:-- 'You may go on now.' At Casteldieri's invitation, the Baron gave the word without delay for the third round.
'On guard!' Sperelli perceived his danger.

Directly in front of him stood his adversary, his knees firmly bent, masked, as it were, behind his rapier, his whole strength resolutely collected for one supreme effort.

His eyes had a singular glitter, and the calf of his left leg quivered perceptibly under the excessive tension of the muscles.

This time, in order to avoid the shock of his opponent's impetus, Andrea determined to throw himself to one side and repeat the thrust which Cassibile had employed so successfully, the white patch of lint on Rutolo's breast serving him as a mark.