'All wealthy nations know that our finest stuffs are twice dyed--dibaptha.

They're only for the robes of kings and priests and princes.' 'What do the rich merchants wear,' asked Jane, with interest, 'in the pleasure-houses ?' 'They wear the dibaptha.

OUR merchants ARE princes,' scowled the skipper.
'Oh, don't be cross, we do so like hearing about things.

We want to know ALL about the dyeing,' said Anthea cordially.
'Oh, you do, do you ?' growled the man.

'So that's what you're here for?
Well, you won't get the secrets of the dye trade out of ME.' He went away, and everyone felt snubbed and uncomfortable.