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Here Ma Dai was suddenly confronted by a fierce thunder…roaring leader who dashed down from the Pass as on a flying steed。

It was Zhang Fei; who had just arrived。 Hearing the noise of battle below the Pass; Zhang Fei had e to learn what it meant and saw the arrow wound of Wei Yan。 Soon Zhang Fei was in the saddle and off to the rescue。 But before he engaged; he would ascertain if the foe was worthy of his steel。

〃Who are you? Tell your name;〃 cried Zhang Fei; 〃then I may fight with you。〃

〃I am Ma Dai of Xiliang。〃

〃As you are not Ma Chao; go away quickly; for you are no match for me。 You may bid Ma Chao himself e; and tell him that Zhang Fei of Yan is here。〃

〃How dare you treat me with contempt?〃 cried Ma Dai in hot anger; and he came galloping up with his spear set ready to thrust。 But after a half score bouts he fled。

Zhang Fei was about to pursue when a rider came up to him hastily; crying; 〃Do not pursue; my brother。〃

The rider was Liu Bei; and Zhang Fei stopped。 The two returned together to the Pass。

〃I knew your impulsive temper; and so I followed you。 Since you have got the better of him; you may well rest and recuperate for the fight tomorrow with Ma Chao。〃

The rolling of drums at dawn next day declared the arrival of Ma Chao。 Liu Bei looked at the array from a point of vantage and saw Ma Chao emerge from the shadow of his great standard。 Ma Chao wore a lion helmet; and his belt was clasped with the shaggy head of a wild beast。 His breastplate was silver and his robe of white。 As his dress and bearing were so extraordinary; so were his abilities superior。 And Liu Bei looked at him; sighing admiringly。

〃He justifies what people say;〃 said Liu Bei; 〃Handsome Ma Chao。〃

Zhang Fei was for going down at once; but his brother once more checked him; saying; 〃No; not yet。 Avoid the first keenness of his fighting ardor。〃

Thus below was Ma Chao challenging Zhang Fei; while; above; Zhang Fei was fretting at being unable to settle Ma Chao。 Time after time Zhang Fei was setting out; but each time his brother checked him。 And so it continued till past midday; when Liu Bei; noticing signs of fatigue and weariness among Ma Chaos army; decided that it was time to let Zhang Fei try his fortune。 Whereupon Liu Bei chose out five hundred horsemen to acpany his brother and let the party go。

Ma Chao seeing Zhang Fei ing with so small a force; signaled with his spear to his array to retire a bowshot; and Zhang Feis troops halted。 When all his troops had taken their places; Zhang Fei set serpent halberd and rode out。

〃Do you know who I am?〃 shouted Zhang Fei。 〃I am Zhang Fei of Yan!〃

Ma Chao replied; 〃My family having been noble for many generations。 I am not likely to know any rustic dolts!〃

This reply upset Zhang Fei; and in a moment the two steeds were rushing toward each other; both men with poised spears。 The fight began and continued for a hundred bouts。 Neither had the advantage。

〃A veritable tiger of a leader;〃 sighed Liu Bei。

But Liu Bei felt that Zhang Fei was running a risk; wherefore he sounded the gong as a signal to cease the fight。 And each drew off to his own side。 Zhang Fei rested his steed for a time; then; leaving his helmet; he wound a turban about his head; mounted; and rode out to renew the fight。 Ma Chao also came out; and the duel continued。

Presently Liu Bei thought his brother in danger。 So he girded on his armor and went down into the plain。 He watched till they had fought another hundred bouts; and then as both seemed to wax fiercer than ever; he gave the signal again to cease the battle。 Both drew off and returned each to his own side。

It was then getting late; and Liu Bei said to his brother; 〃You had better retire for today。 He is a terrible opponent。 Try him again tomorrow。〃

But Zhang Feis spirit was roused; and it was unlikely that such advice would be palatable。

〃No;〃 shouted he; 〃I will die and not e back!〃

〃But it is late。 You cannot go on fighting;〃 said Liu Bei。

〃Let them bring torches; and we will have a night battle;〃 said Zhang Fei。

Ma Chao having mounted a fresh steed; now rode out and shouted; 〃Dare you try a night battle; Zhang Fei?〃

Zhang Feis excitement rose higher。 He hastily changed horses with his brother and rode forth。

〃If I do not capture you; I will not go back to the Pass;〃 said Zhang Fei。

〃And if I do not overe you; I will not return to the camp;〃 said Ma Chao。

Both sides cheered。 They lit many thousand torches till it seemed as light as day; and the two great generals went to the front to fight。 At the twentieth bout Ma Chao turned his steed and tied。

〃Whither are you going?〃 called out Zhang Fei。

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