Shadow of the Hangman
“Adept at fencing, he could always match Gully Ackford without ever quite being able to win a bout against him. When they finished their practice that afternoon, both were perspiring slightly but it was Peter who was breathing more heavily.‘You always make me work so hard, Gully,’ he complained.‘Attack is the best form of defence. You fought me off very well. When I last crossed swords with Paul, he was the one launching attack after attack. It was all I could do to cope with him.’ ‘Paul likes t...o spice his swordsmanship with aggression.’‘He was almost demented.’‘I think I can see what’s coming,’ said Peter with an understanding smile. ‘You want an explanation of my brother’s fiery temper but I simply don’t have one. Charlotte is the person to ask.’‘I approached her,’ said Ackford, ruefully, ‘and I was rightly slapped down for being so nosy. Charlotte doesn’t break confidences.’Peter beamed. ‘I’d entrust her with any secrets.’‘I didn’t know that you had any.MoreLess
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