Bah! What odds?
Old Macdougall or some one else would get their stuff sooner or later.
Why not I? Come, cheer up. You are jolly well out of it, for, God knows,
you may live to look death in the face many a time, but never while
you live will you be so near touching the old sport as you were a few
minutes ago. Why I have interfered to save you these three times blessed
if I know! Many a man's bones have been picked by the coyotes in these
hills for a fraction of the provocation you have given me, not to speak
of Little Thunder, who is properly thirsting for your blood. But take
advice from me," here he leaned over towards Cameron and touched him on
the shoulder, while his voice took a sterner tone, "don't venture on any
further liberties with him."
Suddenly Cameron's rage blazed forth.
"Now perhaps you will listen to me," he said in a voice thrilling with
passion. "First of all, keep your hands off me. As for your comrade and
partner in crime, I fear him no more than I would a dog and like a dog
I shall treat him if he dares to attack me again. As for you, you are a
coward and a cad. You have me at a disadvantage. But put down your guns
and fight me on equal terms, and I will make you beg for your life!"
There was a gleam of amused admiration in Raven's eyes.
"By Jove! It would be a pretty fight, I do believe, and one I should
greatly enjoy.
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