But I made a promise to her cousin, Hernan, my only sister's only child, and you will understand that I cannot break that promise, although Hernan has disappointed me in many ways--yes, in many ways.

But if he is bad, as they say, it comes with that Portuguese blood, which is a misfortune that he cannot help, does it not?
However bad he may be, as an honest man I am bound to keep my promise, am I not?
Also, Allan, you must remember that you are English, and although you may be a good fellow in yourself, that is a fault which you cannot expect me to forgive.

Still, if it is fated that you should marry my daughter and breed English children--Heaven above! to think of it, English children!--well, there is nothing more to be said.

Don't remember the words I spoke to Marie.

Indeed, I can't remember them myself.