"I think I shall have to find out what he wants, eh, Stella?
His information may be valuable." "Oh, do send him away!" Stella entreated.

"I am not used to these natives.

They frighten me." "My dear child, what nonsense!" laughed Dacre.

"What harm do you imagine a doddering old fool like this could do to any one?
If I were Monck, I should invite him to join the party.

Not being Monck, I propose to hear what he has to say and then kick him out.