What do you say ?" The Hermit was staking high with a vengeance.

Little had he dreamed, when he came down to have a little talk with the "Select Sociables," of such a proposal.

It was the sight of Bull walking down the room which had furnished the inspiration, and he was daring enough to seize the chance while he had it and risk all upon it.
In his secret heart he was not absolutely sure of vanquishing his opponent.

For Bull was a noted fighting man, and had made his mark in Templeton.

The Hermit had never fought in his life.