He then drew from Glyndon the explanation of what had passed, and artfully sought not to irritate, but soothe him.

Mervale, indeed, was by no means a bad man; he had stronger moral notions than are common amongst the young.

He sincerely reproved his friend for harbouring dishonourable intentions with regard to the actress.

"Because I would not have her thy wife, I never dreamed that thou shouldst degrade her to thy mistress.
Better of the two an imprudent match than an illicit connection.

But pause yet, do not act on the impulse of the moment." "But there is no time to lose.