Let's make things clear.

You are a beggarly youngster who propose to enter the army at some future date, which you may or may not do.

And you have the impudence to wish to marry one of the biggest heiresses in England against my will." "And against mine," burst in Mr.Knight, "who consider her a most pernicious young woman, one who rejects the Christian faith and will lead you to perdition.

That is why, when I chanced to espy you in such a compromising position, I hastened to inform the lady's father." "Oh! you did that, did you ?" interposed Isobel, contemplating him steadily.

"Well, I am glad to know who could have been so cowardly," she added with withering contempt.