'Go and catch the horse for me, or I will complain to Sir Alexander of your conduct.' "'Sir Alexander is not my master, neither are you.

I shall do no such thing.' "'Do it instantly!' stamping with his foot.
"'Do it yourself.

You look quite as fit for a groom as I do.' "I tried to pass him, but he stepped into the centre of the path, and hindered me.

To avoid a collision was now impossible.
"'You insolent young blackguard!' he cried, 'do you know that you are speaking to a gentleman ?' "'_Indeed!_' I said, with a provoking smile.

'I ought to thank you for the information, for I never should have suspected the fact.' "With a yell of rage, he struck me in the face with the butt end of his whip.