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 the time to settle it has come. Fortunately you have a sword in your hand and the moonlight is well nigh as bright as day. They cannot hear us on the mountain top. On guard, sir! I am going to give myself the pleasure of killing you before I go."

In an instant his rapier was out. In another instant the moonlight glittered on the crossed blades.