Theoretically, Mountain Eagle and Joseph Ravensworth are not at the point where they must fight to the death!
Because a Middleman should not become a target of attack.
But Joseph Ravensworth is not just a Middleman; he is also a salesman for Bright Ladder, and Mountain Eagle has previously suffered an attack by Bright Ladder. This changes things!
Mountain Eagle could tell from the attitudes of those around him that they didn't hold Joseph Ravensworth in particularly high regard.
Because a Middleman who cannot maintain their own stance does not command respect.
If Joseph Ravensworth, upon seeing Mountain Eagle, had come over to greet him rather than calling for an assassin, then everyone might have shown him a little respect, but he only showed selfishness and greed...
