"What does all this mean?" demanded the colonel, sternly, when he saw the swelled face of Richard.
"Been a fight, sir," replied several of the boys.
"Between whom?"
"Nevers and Grant."
"Nevers and Grant will report forthwith in my office," said the principal, as he walked back to the Institute.
CHAPTER XIII.
RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
"You have been fighting—have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.