Oh man!! What a harrowing tale! Jeez... I'm glad all of you survived in one piece. Those types of aggressive beggars should really be arrested. That's inexcusable! Assault with a knife is already qualified frustrated homicide! They should just accept what's given to them. Heck, they should be grateful for people who give at all! Personally, I don't give alms most of the time.

I'm glad you were able to live through that and I hope your friend didn't suffer much trauma. Thank you for sharing that tale!