To begin: I can't affect to be ignorant of the business which brings you down here.

I won't pretend to lecture you about the course you have taken; but, let me distinctly assure you, that the gentleman you have chosen to attack in this extraordinary manner, has done no wrong to you or to any one.

It is, therefore, disgracefully unjust to single him out.

You know he cannot possibly fight you.

I speak plainly." "Yes, madam," said Robert.