Instantly Eves shot out his hand, seized the somewhat prominent member in question, and pulled.  Nahum sprang from the wall and hit out.  Eves nimbly evaded the blow, and for half a minute dodged up and down like the matador at a bull-fight, pursued by the infuriate youth, who became only the more enraged as his clenched fists beat upon empty air.  Shouts of laughter broke from the crowd.  "Mind yer principles," cried the smith.  "Gie un a larruping!" bellowed Mr. Noakes.  Templeton looked worried.