'I suppose you desire to be considered a gentleman ?' 'Can you doubt it, madam ?' said I.
'I doubt very much, at least, whether you go to the right way about it,' she said.

'You have come here to me, I cannot very well say how; I think you will admit you owe me some thanks, if it was only for the breakfast I made ye.

But what are you to me?
A waif young man, not so far to seek for looks and manners, with some English notes in your pocket and a price upon your head.

I am a lady; I have been your hostess, with however little will; and I desire that this random acquaintance of yours with my family will cease and determine.' I believe I must have coloured.

'Madam,' said I, 'the notes are of no importance; and your least pleasure ought certainly to be my law.