He wished to know whether he was right in inferring that I meant to cast a reproach upon her memory, and a disrespect upon her family.

It was due to the uniform he wore, to demand this explanation.
'This man had a commission in the army--a commission, purchased with my money, and his sister's misery! This was the man who had been foremost in the plot to ensnare me, and grasp my wealth.

This was the man who had been the main instrument in forcing his sister to wed me; well knowing that her heart was given to that puling boy.

Due to his uniform! The livery of his degradation! I turned my eyes upon him--I could not help it--but I spoke not a word.
'I saw the sudden change that came upon him beneath my gaze.

He was a bold man, but the colour faded from his face, and he drew back his chair.