[She presses the advantage too fiercely; the next blow cracks her makeshift weapon, and she tosses the splinters aside, waiting with open arms. The gesture is half good-natured surrender, and half ready-stance, keyed up to seize his stake and wrestle for it if they continue.]

A talent for provocation? I wish you every opportunity to make good your boast.

State your name and title, the better to hold you to it.