"She gave battle like a heroine." Kate blushed vividly.
"As you are strong, be merciful," she said.

"I own to being so thoroughly frightened that I shall never go there alone again.

I hope, my preserver, Herr Tiger, is well." "Quite well.

Had he known I was coming here, he would doubtless have sent his regards." "Who is Herr Tiger ?" asked the Captain.
"A big Livonian blood-hound of mine, and my most intimate friend, with the exception of Father Francis here." "Birds of a feather," said the young priest.

"Not that I class myself with Doctors and blood-hounds.