He was surprised at the end of half-an-hour to find himself engaged in man-to-man conversation with a gentleman and a Christian.

When Austin rose to go Tom begged permission to shake his hand.
"Take and tell young master up at the Abbey that I an't the chap to peach.

He'll know.

He's a young gentleman as'll make any man do as he wants 'em! He's a mortal wild young gentleman! And I'm a Ass! That's where 'tis.

But I an't a blackguard.