Why do you take the part of that miserable creature over there?
He is just a young simpleton, who, because he was half drunk, dared to accuse us of cheating.

We were obliged to keep him shut up until he took it back.
Leave him to us.

He shall come to no harm.

I give you my word, and I will never forget it." Kate looked at him a little curiously.
"Will you keep your promise ?" she asked curiously.
Cecil hesitated, but only for a minute.
"Yes," he said, "I will even do that." She withdrew her arm firmly, but without haste.
"Is that all you have to say ?" she asked.
"I offer you my promise," he answered.

"Isn't that worth something ?" "Something," she answered, "not much.