He retraced his steps and stared at the men, hoping that they would resent the impertinence; but Allen did not notice him and Warner only smiled to himself.
"Can you tell me where I shall find a man they call Ethan Allen?" asked the man, after passing and repassing several times.
"I have the right to bear that name," answered Allen.
"Oh!"
"Why did you ask?"
"I wanted to see him."
"Well, you have seen him," Warner said, angrily.
"And who are you?"
"A better man than you."
"That I doubt."