But my opinion of you remains unaltered." Merefleet ignored the qualification.

He was bent on something more important than the satisfaction of his own personal honour.

"And now," he said, with deliberate purpose, "I am going to have a private interview with your cousin." Seton started.
"You are going to do nothing of the sort," he said instantly.
Merefleet looked him over gravely.
"Look here, Seton!" he said.

"You're making a fool of yourself.

Take a friend's advice--don't!" Seton choked back his anger with a great effort.