As, for instance, what say you of myself beside our booted bumpkin squires ?' 'Hundreds of them, Mr.Beamish!' 'That is a holocaust of squires reduced to make an incense for me, though you have not performed Druid rites and packed them in gigantic osier ribs.

Be philosophical, but accept your personal dues.

Grant us ours too.

I have a serious intention to preserve this young duchess, and I expect my task to be severe.

I carry the banner aforesaid; verily and penitentially I do.