But, Ailsa, I am his implacable enemy.

Had I dreamed for one moment that the Westchester Horse was to become the 10th troop of Arran's Lancers, I would never have joined it.
"It was a bitter dose for me to swallow when my company was sworn into the United States service under this man.
"Since, I have taken the matter philosophically.

He has not annoyed me, except by being alive on earth.

He showed a certain primitive decency in not recognizing me when he might have done it in a very disagreeable fashion.

I think he was absolutely astonished to see me there; but he never winked an eyelash.