I don't know a thing, as connected with this business, against a mortal soul.

It's true, my lord." "Perhaps, then, you will leave this room," said Lord Hartledon.
"I'm going.

And many thanks to your lordship for not having turned me from it before, and for letting me have my say.

Thanks to _you_, sir," he added, as he went out of the room and passed Hedges, who was waiting in the hall.
Hedges closed the door after him, and turned to receive a reprimand from his new master.
"Before you admit such men as that into the most sacred chamber the house at present contains, you will ask my permission, Hedges." Hedges attempted to excuse himself.

"He was so very earnest, my lord; he declared to me he had a good motive in wanting to come in.