I am Sir Francis Mitchell." At the mention of this name the young man started, and a deep angry flush overspread his face and brow.
Perceiving the effect produced, the wily knight hastened to remove it.
"My name, I see, awakens unpleasant associations in your breast," he said; "and your look shows you have been influenced by the calumnies of my enemies.

I do not blame you.

Men can only be judged of by report; and those I have had dealings with have reported ill enough of me.

But they have spoken falsely.

I have done no more than any other person would do.
I have obtained the best interest I could for my money; and my losses have been almost equal to my gains.