But where was Carford?
I could only suppose that my lord had the discretion to stay behind when the Duke of Monmouth desired to speak with the lady whom my lord sought for his wife.
In my humble judgment, a very fine, large, and subtle volume might be composed on the canons of eavesdropping--when a man may listen, when he may not, and for how long he may, to what end, for what motives, in what causes, and on what provocations.

It may be that the Roman Divines, who, as I understand, are greatly adept in the science of casuistry, have accomplished already the task I indicate.

I know not; at least I have nowhere encountered the result of their labours.

But now I sat still behind the great chair and listened without doubt or hesitation.

Yet how long I could have controlled myself I know not, for his Grace made light of scruples that night and set bounds at nought.