If you mean that--" "I mean nothing of the kind.

Damme! I've a mind to horsewhip you, and leave it at that.

D' ye think I want to face a firing party on your account ?" "I don't think there is the remotest likelihood of any such contingency," replied Samoval.
But O'Moy went headlong on.

"And another thing.

Where will I be finding a friend to meet your friends?
Who will dare to act for me in view of that enactment ?" The Count considered.