And, Tudor, you may be sure of this, you know; you will be quite safe with him.

Val is the very soul of honour.

Do this for him, and you'll hear no more about it.

You may be quite sure he'll ask for nothing further, and that he'll never say a word to annoy you.

He's devilish honourable is Val; no man can be more so; though, perhaps, you wouldn't think it.' 'Devilish honourable!' said Alaric.