As for weapons, I have heard that he is a good swordsman, but I have some little reputation that way myself.

If he prefers pistols or daggers, so be it." "I think we may assume the sword," said Master Pory.
I bowed.
"You'll bring a friend ?" he asked.
"I do not despair of finding one," I answered, "though my second, Master Secretary, will put himself in some jeopardy." "It is combat...

outrance, I believe ?" "I understand it so." "Then we'd better have Bohun.

The survivor may need his services." "As you please," I replied, "though my man Diccon dresses my scratches well enough." He bit his lip, but could not hide the twinkle in his eye.
"You are cocksure," he said.

"Curiously enough, so is my lord.