But there--there," he added, checking himself, "perhaps I ought to make allowances.

You are one of a defeated people, and no doubt are sore, and say what you do not mean.

Anyhow, there is an end of it, especially in the presence of a lady.

Some day we may be able to settle our trouble like men, Captain Niel; till then, with your permission, we will let it drop." "Quite so, Mr.Muller," said John, "only you must not ask me to shake hands with you." "Very good, Captain Niel; and now, if you will allow me, I will tell the boy to get your horses in; we must be getting on if we are to reach Heidelberg to-night." And he bowed himself out, feeling that once more his temper had endangered the success of his plans.

"Curse the fellow!" he said to himself: "he is what those English call a gentleman.