"Surely I could hardly be less to one who so bravely saved my life." "Ah! that was nothing.

I lay no claim on that.

Serve me as you would serve any friendless girl in distress; and you are brave and generous and noble, I know." "You 'do me proud,' mademoiselle.

Suppose you cease complimenting, and begin at the beginning.

Who are your friends, and why did you leave them, and where have you run away from ?" "From Yorkshire, Sir Everard--yes, all the way from Yorkshire in this disguise.