You have friends, sir, who might not be willing that you should indulge in unnecessary exposure, for the satisfaction of a curiosity so unpromising." Her manner was dignified, and though as she spoke a something of rebuke came mingled with the caution which her language conveyed, yet there was evidently such an interest in his fortunes embodied in what she said, that the listener whom she addressed could not feel hurt at the words themselves, or the accompanying expression.
"I shall be a mere looker-on, Miss Munro, and dare to disregard the caution which you bestow, though duly sensible of the kindness which gives it utterance.

Perhaps, too, I may be of service in the way of peace-making.

I have neither interest nor wish which could prompt me to any other course." "There is every need for caution among young travellers, sir; and though no astrologer, it seems to me your planet is full of unfavorable auguries.

If you will be headstrong, see that you have your eyes about you.

You have need of them both." This was all in by-play.