But Rawdon Crawley springing out, seized him by the neckcloth, until Steyne, almost strangled,writhed and bent under his arm. "You lie, you dog!"said Rawdon. "You lie, you coward and villain!" And he struck the Peer twice over the face with his open hand and flung him bleeding to the ground. It was all done before Rebecca could interpose. She stood there trembling before him. She admired her husband,strong, brave, and victorious.