"Captain Savage, H.M.ship _Diomede_," continued I, reading to him.
To my surprise he very coolly proceeded to open the letter, which, when I perceived what he was doing, occasioned me immediately to snatch the letter from him, stating my opinion at the same time that it was a breach of honour, and that in my opinion he was no gentleman.
"Just as you please, youngster," replied he.

"Recollect, you have told me I am no gentleman." He wrapped his plaid around him, and said no more; and I was not a little pleased at having silenced him by my resolute behaviour..