Betty was proceeding to wash George's wounds, when Nelly offered to take the towel from her hand, but the girl refused with a touch of anger, saying:-- "Please do not interfere, Mistress Gwynn.

You and the duchess stood by gaping while he was fighting to protect you.

He would have been dead by now if he had waited for help from either of you.

I advise you to leave the Old Swan, but don't forget to pay your bill to the barboy." "Never mind the bill," said Pickering, who was at the pump handle.

"But please take my daughter's advice and go." "Go where you may find guinea linen.