"Well, he's a big chap, but I'd try to knock his block off.
But it's nonsense.
Ernest is not that kind.
He's an awfully good sort." "He is, he is a good sort, but he is also a German officer and, ah, you cannot understand, but do not let him have your sister.
I have told you. Come, let us go quickly." They rode on in silence, but did not overtake the others until they reached the timber lot where they found the party waiting.