8/15 "Put up your sword, my lord, or, as I stand here, you shall give it into the commander's hands!" "Hell and furies!" ejaculated my lord. "Do you know who I am, sir ?" "Ay," replied the Governor sturdily, "I do know. It is because of that knowledge, my Lord Carnal, that I interfere in this affair. Were you other than you are, you and this gentleman might fight until doomsday, and meet with no hindrance from me. Being what you are, I will prevent any renewal of this duel, by fair means if I may, by foul if I must." He left my lord, and came over to me. |