[The Black Tor by George Manville Fenn]@TWC D-Link bookThe Black Tor CHAPTER EIGHT 6/8
"That's for Master Rayburn at the cottage. Here, one of you fellows, take that to him, and say I sent it.
I dare say he'll give you a coin for your trouble." Ram Jennings made an awkward shoot forward, and seized the egg. "Don't break it, clumsy," cried Mark; and then with a quick motion, he threw his cap on the grass, took a step or two back toward the edge of the cliff, and, quick as lightning, drew his sword. "There," he cried, with a scornful look at Ralph; "seven of you to one. Come on." A low growl from the men greeted this display, but Ralph did not stir, and Mark stood for a moment or two _en garde_.
Then with a bitter laugh he continued: "I suppose I must surrender.
You don't draw.
Take my sword.
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