His conscience had been roused by what the doctor had said, and his manner of saying it.
Had the apology been demanded for any one else but Mr Jarman, he could have given it, and in one word have put himself on the side of duty.
But apologise to Jarman! "If Mr Jarman wants me to tell a lie," said he, slowly, "I'll say I'm sorry.

I can't apologise to him." "Come, Tempest," said the doctor, evidently disconcerted at this threatened difficulty, "you must be aware of the consequences, if you refuse to do this." "I know, sir, but I can't help it.

I can't apologise to Mr Jarman." Dead silence followed, broken only by the hard breathing of the Philosophers.

The doctor twirled the tassel of his cap restlessly.

Mr Sharpe looked straight before him through his glasses.