But when you understand, you will not be so ready to strike.

I could have killed your brother more easily than held his horse.

You don't know how strong I am, or what a blow of my fist would be to a delicate fellow like that.

I hope his fall has not hurt him." "I hope it has--a little, I mean, only a little," said the boy, looking in the face of his tutor.

"But tell me why you did not strike him.