She began to turn to go towards the house, and the mind of Caius hit upon the one weak point in her own acknowledged view of the matter.
"You have said that it is not safe for a stranger to walk upon the sands without a guide; if you doubt my statement that these men threatened my life, it yet remains that I was left to finish my journey alone.

I do not believe that there was danger myself.

I do not believe that a man would sink over his head in these holes; but according to their belief and yours, madam----" He stopped, for she had turned round with a distinct flash of disapproval in her eyes.
"I do not doubt your statement." She paused, and he knew that his accusation had been rude.

"It would not occur to me"-- there was still the slight quaintness of one unaccustomed to English--"that you could do anything unworthy of a gentleman." Another pause, and Caius knew that he was bound over to keep the peace.

"I think O'Shea got himself into trouble, and that he did the best he could for you; but O'Shea lives not far from your own house.