I begin to know you.

You waited till he was out of danger; but now you do me the honor to confide something to me which the world will not drag out of you.

So be it; I am a man and a soldier.

I have faced cavalry, and I can face the truth.

What is it ?" "Colonel Clifford," said Grace, trembling like a leaf, "the truth will cut you to the heart, and will most likely kill me.