And had she not known what the veil covered?
Yet for the poor people's sake, for his own sake, she must try the woman's argument.
'Do you refuse me, Richard?
I will be guarantee for him.

I promise you he shall not offend again.

He shall apologise humbly to you for his--his words.

You won't really refuse me ?' 'What nonsense! How can you promise for him, Adela?
Ask for something reasonable, and you may be sure I shan't refuse you.

The fellow has to go as a warning.