As for you, Mr.David Hume, or whatever you call yourself, your own record is not so clean that you should endeavour to cloak the misdeeds of others." The Italian had never before seen Robert to his knowledge.

He only met David for a few moments during an angry scene at Beechcroft, when Brett did most of the talking.

The mistake he now made was a natural one.
"It does not occur to you," said Robert, in a voice remarkable for its calmness, "that not content with grossly insulting your wife, you are attacking the reputation of a man whom you do not know." "Pooh!" Capella, in his excitement, snapped his fingers.

"You Hume-Frazers are very fond of defending your reputations.

A fig for them! You are not worthy to consort with honourable people.