Dick ground his teeth . He determined to decide the combat instantly ; and when the wash of the next wave had ebbed and left them dry , he rushed in , caught a blow upon his bill , and leaped right at the throat of his opponent . The man went down backwards , with Dick still upon the top of him ; and the next wave , speedily succeeding to the last , buried him below a rush of water . While he was still submerged , Dick forced his dagger from his grasp , and rose to his feet , victorious . `` Yield ye ! '' he said . `` I give you life . '' `` I yield me , '' said the other , getting to his knees . `` Ye fight , like a young man , ignorantly and foolhardily ; but , by the array of the saints , ye fight bravely ! '' Dick turned to the beach . The combat was still raging doubtfully in the night ; over the hoarse roar of the breakers steel clanged upon steel , and cries of pain and the shout of battle resounded . `` Lead me to your captain , youth , '' said the conquered knight . `` It is fit this butchery should cease . '' `` Sir , '' replied Dick , `` so far as these brave fellows have a captain , the poor gentleman who here addresses you is he . '' `` Call off your dogs , then , and I will bid my villains hold , '' returned the other . There was something noble both in the voice and manner of his late opponent , and Dick instantly dismissed all fears of treachery . `` Lay down your arms , men ! '' cried the stranger knight . `` I have yielded me , upon promise of life . '' The tone of the stranger was one of absolute command , and almost instantly the din and confusion of the mellay ceased .
`` Lawless , '' cried XXXXX , `` are ye safe ? ''
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