chater thirteen the high kg and (第9/15页)
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“Most infallibly to refuse it,”said Glozelle.“For though I have never been called a coward,I must plainly say that to meet that young man in battle is more than my heart would serve me for.And if as is likely his brother,the High King,is more dangerous than he—why,on your life,my Lord King,have nothing to do with him.”
“Plague on you!”cried Miraz.“It was not that sort of council I wanted.Do you think I am asking you if I should be afraid to meet this Peter if there is such a man? Do you think I fear him? I wanted your counsel on the policy of the matter; whether we,having the advantage,should hazard it on a wager of battle.”
“To which I can only answer,your Majesty,”said Glozelle,“that for all reasons the challenge should be refused.There is death in the strange knight’s face.”
“There you are again!”said Miraz,now thoroughly angry.“Are you trying to make it appear that I am as great a coward as your Lordship?”
“Your Majesty may say your pleasure