I felt the blood rush to my temples.
"I do not doubt your veracity, young sir.

You are too like the man I loved so long and well, for me to question your origin.

But are you _certain_ that you are Edward Moncton's _legitimate_ son ?" "I feel no doubt upon the subject; my heart tells me that I am his lawful representative; and I trust that heaven will one day enable me to substantiate my claims." This was said with a vehemence that brought the tears into my eyes.
"Does Robert Moncton admit them ?" "No." "On what grounds ?" "He affirms, that no certificate of my mother's marriage can be found, and without this important document, the law will not acknowledge me as Edward Moncton's legitimate son." "Or Alexander Moncton's heir," replied the Baronet.

"But I do not judge like the rest of the world, young man, and dare to think and act for myself.

This uncle of yours is a cunning man: I know him and his ways of old.