14/20 "I only wanted to do you a good turn, and--" "I'm sorry already," said Tempest, who had already gathered himself together. "I hoped you'd fight like a man. As you're afraid to, I'm sorry I touched you." "I see nothing to fight about," said Crofter. "I don't see what there is to be angry about." Tempest waited motionless for a few uncomfortable moments, in the hope that Crofter would pluck up spirit to accept the challenge. But, as Crofter only smiled, he turned on his heel and strode out of the room. |