He appealed to his uncle on the subject in a 'really--really' remonstrative tone, quite overwhelming to read.

'It ought not to be permitted: by all the laws of chivalry, I should write to the girl's father to interdict it: I really am particeps criminis in a sin against nature if I don't!' Mr.Romfrey interjected in burlesque of his ridiculous nephew, with collapsing laughter.

But he expressed an indignant surprise at Nevil for allowing Rosamund to travel alone.
'I can take very good care of myself,' Rosamund protested.
'You can do hundreds of things you should never be obliged to do while he's at hand, or I, ma'am,' said Mr.Romfrey.

'The fellow's insane.
He forgets a gentleman's duty.

Here's his "humanity" dogging a French frock, and pooh!--the age of the marquis! Fifty?
A man's beginning his prime at fifty, or there never was much man in him.