Cyrus Whittaker SAYS he has, but--" She waved her hand scornfully.

Phoebe rose from her chair.
"I have seen him in that condition," she said.

"In fact, I am the person he insulted.

I saw Captain Whittaker knock him down, and I honored the captain for it.

I only wished I were a man and could have done it myself." She left the room, and, a few moments later, the house.