“That sword is from the Holy Land,” insisted Mr. Montgomery.
“Anybody is a fool to talk that way,” cried Felix Gussing.
“Ha! do you call me a fool, sir!” stormed Montgomery.
“Gentlemen!” put in the major. “I think——”
“I am not a fool, sir, and I want you to know it!” bellowed Ulmer Montgomery. “It's an outrage to call me such. Take that, sir!” and he slapped Felix Gussing lightly on the cheek.
“Gentlemen, this must cease!” cried the major, coming between them. “In my house, too! Disgraceful!”
“He has got to apologize to me!” roared the dude, acting his part to perfection.
“Never!” shouted Montgomery.
“If you will not, I demand satisfaction. I—I will fight you in a duel.”
“A duel!”