He has his way to make in the world unaided by family or connections.

He is clever--daring.

Such a man cannot help being an adventurer; and an adventurer is capable of anything.

I warn you to beware of him.' 'I don't suppose I shall ever see his face again,' retorted Lesbia, irritably.
She had made up her mind that her life was not to be spoiled, her brilliant future sacrificed, for the sake of John Hammond; but the wound which she had suffered in renouncing him was still fresh, her feelings were still sore.

Any contemptuous mention of him stung her to the quick.
'I hope not.