Compromise

"There's no compromise," Aurelius said through gritted teeth and though he was speaking to Eloise, his eyes did not leave Henry's face. Or his gun.

"Aurelius," Eloise said in a tone half placating and half chiding. 

"We need to burn them!" Aurelius yelled as he shook the book hard in Eloise's face while his sword remained steadily pointed at Henry, 

"Every bit of evil knowledge here should not be allowed to spread."

"And who the hell are you to decide what spreads? This is ours. It's our choice what we decide to do with it, not yours," Henry said and black eyes flashed a cold glint as he continued,

"Try and spark a flame or leave with any of these books and my bullet will go through your skull. I guarantee it."