She wishes to get rid of me.
Don't take part with her.

My sole dependence is upon you." "I will do all I can for you, dear Blaize," blubbered the kitchen-maid.
"But it is absolutely necessary you should see the doctor." "Then I won't stay here another minute," vociferated Blaize.

"I'll die in the street rather than under his hands." And bursting from them, he would have made good his retreat, but for the entrance of Leonard and Hodges.
At the sight of the latter, Blaize ran back and endeavoured to screen himself behind Patience.
"Is this the sick man ?" remarked Hodges, scarcely able to refrain from laughing.

"I don't think he can be in such imminent danger as you led me to suppose." "No, I am better--much better, thank you," returned Blaize, still keeping Patience between him and the doctor.

"The very sight of you has frightened away the plague." "Indeed!" exclaimed Hodges, smiling, "then it is the most marvellous cure I ever yet effected.