'Tis monstrous.

Why----" "Hush--hush," interrupted Gay with mock solemnity and placing his finger on her lips.

"You're talking treason within earshot of the 'Maypole,' otherwise her Grace the Duchess of Kendal.

Don't you know that she is a neighbour of Mr.Pope?
Kendal House on the road to Isleworth is but an easy walk from here." "Then I'm sorry for Mr.Pope.I hate the Germans." "Oh, then you're a Jacobite and a rebel.

If you would retain your pretty head on your shoulders keep your treason to yourself," laughed Gay.