I suppose you are one of those gallants who air their bravery when they think they can do so, with impunity.

On the present occasion you may, perchance, find that you are mistaken.

I am a stranger here, and know of no place where this matter can be settled, nor am I provided with a second; but I am quite content to place myself in the hands of one of these gentlemen, if they will act for me." "I am sure, Raoul, there is some mistake," Louis began, putting his hand on his cousin's shoulder.
But the other shook it off, angrily.

He was of a passionate and overbearing temper, and Philip's coolness, and the manner in which he had turned the tables upon him and challenged him to a duel, inflamed him to the utmost.
"Hands off, Louis," he said.

"Do you think that I, Raoul de Fontaine, am to be crowed over by this youth?
He has challenged me to fight, and fight he shall." "You provoked him," Louis said firmly.