Besides, Boyce had made good.

They have kept their promise like honest gentlemen.

I have never, personally, heard further reference to the affair, and of course I have never mentioned it to anyone.
Now, it is right for me to mention that, for many years, I lived in a horrible state of dubiety with regard to Boyce.

There is no doubt that, after the Vilboek business, he acted in an exemplary manner; there is no doubt that he performed the gallant deed for which he got his mention.

But what about Somers's story?
I tried to disbelieve it as incredible.