Screw read it.

His anger was well roused by this time.
"We have small respect for titles in this country, my Lord Duke," said he stiffly.

"The best thing I can say is what you said to me, that you impress me as being an honest man.

Nevertheless you may be mistaken." "That is a matter which will be decided the day after to-morrow," said the other.

"Meanwhile, in pursuance of what I said, I thank you very sincerely indeed"-- Mr.Screw smiled grimly--"no, I am in earnest, I really thank you, on behalf of the Countess Margaret, for the honourable part you have endeavoured to perform towards her; and I beg your pardon for having mistaken you, and supposed you were in the plot.