I mayn't be a match for three women, but man to man, eh, Tom?
You'd back me there?
So Harry said the Major 'd make Caroline miserable, if his wishes were disrespected.

By George, I wish I'd know, then.

Don't you think it odd, Tom, now?
There's a Duke of Belfield the fellow had hooked into his Company; and--through Evan I heard--the Duke had his name struck off.

After that, the Major swore at the Duke once or twice, and said Caroline wasn't to go out with him.

Suddenly, he insists that she shall go.