C91 Knight in shining armour?

The men held bats, metal and spiked. One of them arrogantly lifted it across his shoulder, smirking at Howard who was much shorter than all of them. Howard was born with an effeminate face, hence he looked as if he stood not chance against them. Though he exercise and was fit, his strength still wouldn't be able to match these guys! Angie was terrified! Her heart pounded in her rib cage.

"Howard