"What were the words? I said that you were a pettifogging rascal. I now repeat them." As he spoke he put on his hat, so as to leave both his hands ready for action if action should be required.

"What were the words? I said that you were a pettifogging rascal. I now repeat that." As he spoke he put on his hat, so as to leave both his hands ready for action if required.
