It is none so secure, Master Attorney.

I should not wonder in the least if you were struck off the rolls for this night's work, and the next I should see of you were when I flung you alms at a pothouse door to mend your ragged elbows.

The doctor's orders?
But I believe I am not mistaken! You have to-night transacted business with the Count; and this needy young gentleman has enjoyed the privilege of still another interview, in which (as I am pleased to see) his dignity has not prevented his doing very well for himself.

I wonder that you should care to prevaricate with me so idly.' 'I will confess so much,' said Mr.Romaine, 'if you call it prevarication.

The order in question emanated from the Count himself.
He does not wish to see you.' 'For which I must take the word of Mr.Daniel Romaine ?' asked Alain.
'In default of any better,' said Romaine.
There was an instantaneous convulsion in my cousin's face, and I distinctly heard him gnash his teeth at this reply; but, to my surprise, he resumed in tones of almost good humour: 'Come, Mr.Romaine, do not let us be petty!' He drew in a chair and sat down.