No girl could have the impertinence to say such a false thing of Lord Arondelle," exclaimed Salome, in disgust and abhorrence of the very idea presented.
"Indeed, then, my young lady, _she_ ha' the impertinence to say just that thing--not in a whisper and in a corner, but loudly in the vera castle court, to whilk she cam yestreen, sae noisily that I was fain to threaten her wi' the constable before I could get shet o' her," said the housekeeper nodding her head.
"What can the girl mean by it?
What excuse can she possibly have to justify such a mad charge ?" inquired Salome, in a painful anxiety that she could neither conquer nor yet explain to herself.

She did not doubt the honor of her promised husband.

She would have died rather than doubt him.

Why, then, should this sudden anguish wring her heart.

"What excuse can she have, Mrs.Ross ?" repeated Salome.
"Eh, me leddy, wha kens?
Boys will be boys.