We will demand a money indemnity, it will be promptly paid, and the whole affair will quickly be forgotten." "Sir!" cried Ridge, his face pale with passion.

"The man who utters such words is at heart a traitor to his country." "If it were not for the presence of ladies, I would call you to account for that remark," muttered Dodley.

"As it is, I shall not forget it.
Ladies, I have the honor to wish you a very good-morning." With this the speaker, who had not dismounted, turned his horse's head and rode away..