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Count Simon made a sign to his men, and a moment later Unziar stalked into the room, maddened by the outrage put upon him. 'My sword, Count Sagan, he said huskily. 'Your sword! Is it lost? returned the Count with an angry sneer. 'In my day it was not the custom of the guard to lose their swords!

He's too sure of himself, this Rallywood. If he kills Unziar, which is unlikely, I shall have to finish the affair myself! with a frowning importance that sent Adiron into one of his ready roars of laughter. The Cloister was still echoing with the sound when Rallywood, accompanied by Jenard, arrived from the other side of the palace, where the state rooms were situated.

What could Rallywood mean by throwing away his life? But Adiron backed up Rallywood; he was going to bring this thing to pass! Rallywood should have a last satisfaction in this life, because he was worthy of it. 'If Lieutenant Unziar chooses to withdraw his opinion, he said, 'of course Captain Rallywood will not go any further into the matter.

Standing there, in the fire-light of the guard-room, was the tall figure of Anthony Unziar, waiting with haughty stiffness for the appearance of the Duke. 'His Highness's gentlemen, the Maäsaun Guard, went on Elmur with a bitter sneer, 'the impersonation of an arrogant militarism! 'Seven to be counted with, corrected Selpdorf gently. 'The other, the eighth

Colendorp and Adolf, as representing Unziar, accompanied Rallywood's seconds to make the necessary arrangements. Meanwhile, Rallywood strolled back to the gallery above the ballroom, and looked down at the dancers.

'We of the Guard are hoping to break glasses with you gentlemen of the Cavalry before the night is over, began Unziar, alluding to a fashion amongst the military contingent in Maäsau of taking wine together and breaking the glasses afterwards as a sign of unalterable good feeling and mutual loyalty.

Anthony Unziar gave his evidence briefly and with caution, but it was conclusive. After the charge had been completed and proved, a few minutes silence ensued. Then Count Sagan addressed the prisoner. 'Captain Rallywood, have you anything to say in your own defence? A sudden jarring sense of amusement struck upon Rallywood.

Hastily and in accordance with the request of Rallywood, the change of procedure was explained to Unziar. The two opponents stood absolutely still, Rallywood's face wearing the expression of one who is politely interested in something that is happening to somebody else. At the signal Unziar raised his pistol and fired.

Unziar, Varanheim, and Adolf, had joined on the same day, and by way of supporting the traditions of their immediate predecessors each instantly agreed to challenge each of the others, the result of which would in all probability have been the speedy occurrence of three fresh vacancies, in the list of officers.

Unziar and Rallywood with two troopers watched in the guard-room, through which lay the only approach to his sleeping chamber. Unziar, could Unziar be trusted? He had heard something of Unziar and that handsome vixen of Selpdorf's. Then Colendorp ah, there was no doubt there!