Both were intoxicated.

I had been thankful for their help; but I did not want their company.
"How now, Cousin Madge ?" said our richly dressed ally.

"What in the devil's name has brought you into this street broil ?" "Ah, Cousin James, is it you ?" replied the trembling girl.
"Yes, but who is your friend that so cleverly unloaded his quarrel upon us?
Hell's fires! but they were like a swarm of wasps.

Who is your friend, Madge ?" "Sir Malcolm Vernon," replied Madge.

"Let me present you, Sir Malcolm, to my cousin, Lord James Stanley." I offered my hand to his Lordship, and said:-- "I thank you much for your timely help.