'I give him warning.
No man shall step between me and the current of my vengeance.

I know a Cove--' he used that familiar epithet in his agitation but corrected himself by adding, 'a gentleman of property, I mean--who practices with a pair of pistols (fellows too) of his own.

If I am driven to borrow 'em, and to send at friend to Jinkins, a tragedy will get into the papers.

That's all.' Again Mrs Todgers moaned.
'I have borne this long enough,' said the youngest gentleman but now my soul rebels against it, and I won't stand it any longer.

I left home originally, because I had that within me which wouldn't be domineered over by a sister; and do you think I'm going to be put down by HIM?
No.' 'It is very wrong in Mr Jinkins; I know it is perfectly inexcusable in Mr Jinkins, if he intends it,' observed Mrs Todgers 'If he intends it!' cried the youngest gentleman.