He prides himself upon flooring a novice, and hits devilish hard with the glove.

I have had some lessons from this amateur of the old English science, and felt the force of his fist; but it is a very customary thing to commence in a friendly way, till the knowing one finds an opportunity which he cannot resist, of shewing the superiority he possesses.

So it was with Harry and me, when he put on his glove.

I use the singular number, because he has but one hand whereon to place a glove withal.

Come, said he, it shall only be a little innocent spar.