"It won't do, sir; we often have that trick tried on us." "But I tell you I am _not_ Mr.Elster," he reiterated, speaking this time with some anger.

"I am Lord Hartledon." He of the loose coat shook his head.

He had his hand again on the supposed Mr.Elster's arm, and told him he must go with him.
"You cannot take me; you cannot arrest a peer.

This is simply ridiculous," continued Lord Hartledon, almost laughing at the real absurdity of the thing.

"Any child in Calne could tell you who I am." "As well make no words over it, sir.