But the case is altered.

You being secure against Lady Ogram's displeasure, I have, of course, no right to ask you to take a part in such a proceeding--which naturally you would feel to be unworthy of you.

All I have to do is to thank you for your efforts on my behalf.

Who knows?
I _may_ hold my own at Hollingford.

But at Rivenoak it's all over with me." He stood up, and assumed an attitude of resigned dignity, smiling to himself.