And now, Mr.Folliard, I am not conscious of having given you any earthly offence, but I cannot possibly pretend to misunderstand the object of your altered conduct and language.

I am your guest, at your own express invitation.

You know I am a Roman Catholic--Papist, if you will--yet, with the knowledge of this, you have not only insulted me personally, but also in the creed to which I belong.

As for that gentleman, I can only say that this roof and the presence of those who are under it constitute his protection.

But I envy not the man who could avail himself of such a position, for the purpose of insinuating an insult which he dare not offer under other circumstances.