handlest

Updated: May 15, 2025

Dost thou know how to handle thine own sword, that thou handlest a stranger's so freely?" "Even so. But I meant not to vex thee. In truth, I am come to thee on an errand of life and death;" and as he spoke, he did doff his bonnet and toss it upon the table, and the firelight and candlelight did leap upon his fair curls, and as I saw his face it was the face of my lady.

Amélie Rives - A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales