18/26 Mr.Harry, of course, as a young man of spirit, will stand by his brother. Between Grace and the Colonel apology is impossible. And, now--run me through the body!--you call an officer of my regiment--of Halkett's, sir!--a hog before my face! Great heavens, sir! Mr.Washington, are you all like this in Virginia? Call a disabled officer of my regiment--for he is disabled, ain't you, Grace ?--call him a hog before me! You withdraw it, sir--you withdraw it ?" "Is this some infernal conspiracy in which you are all leagued against me ?" shouted the Colonel. |