King of the Gypsies Quotes

“The King of the Tinkers was still laughing when the saloon door swung open and Bartley Gorman walked in. ‘Which man is Jack Ward?’ he asked. For the second time in an hour, the bar fell silent. ‘I am,’ said the huge, black-headed man. ‘Who wants to know?’ ‘Step outside,’ said Bartley. Ward looked him over and snorted. He put down his drink and strode outside, his men eagerly following. Bartley was alone, facing a powerful giant surrounded by cronies, but he was unafraid. He neither knew nor cared who Ward was. He believed that God was on his side, so who could harm him? They were taking bets on how long Bartley would last when he laid into Ward like a whirlwind. The big man swung back but his cumbersome blows were easily ducked. For the next ten minutes, young Bartley”
― Bartley Gorman, Bareknuckle: Memoirs of the Undefeated Champion