Halcom. A blatant ruffian, who fights only when no danger steps in his way. (Brightly draws to attack him. Hood steps between.)
Hood. Enough of this.
Halcom. Leave him to his way.
Hood. You were captured yesterday—
Halcom. While insensible from wounds.
Hood. While fighting against your native state.
Halcom. To save her honor.
Hood. By virtue of treason.
Halcom. Who are you that speaks of treason?
Hood. A soldier who never forgets his obligations to the soil that gave him heritage.