Hold! Who comes here into Sherwood Forest without my pass?"

Guy of Guisborne wants no man's pass. Who art thou that--that--"

Dares to hold such language," said Tom, prompting--for they talked

by the book," from memory.

Who art thou that dares to hold such language?"

I, indeed! I am Robin Hood, as thy caitiff carcase soon shall know."

Then art thou indeed that famous outlaw? Right gladly will I dispute

with thee the passes of the merry wood. Have at thee!"

They took their lath swords, dumped their other traps on the ground,

struck a fencing attitude, foot to foot, and began a grave, careful

combat, "two up and two down." Presently Tom said:

"Now, if you've got the hang, go it lively!"

So they "went it lively," panting and perspiring with the work. By and

by Tom shouted:

"Fall! fall! Why don't you fall?"

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer