If I were accountable to him for what I taught, I should of course teach only what he pleased.

But do you suppose I would take any situation on such a condition ?" "It is nothing to me, or his lordship either, I presume, what you would or would not do." "Then I see no reason why you should detain me .-- Lady Arctura, I did not offer to give my lesson in the presence of any other than yourself: I will not do so again.

You will be welcome, for you have a right to know what I am teaching him.

If you bring another, except it be my lord Morven, I will take David to my own room." With these words he left them.
Lady Arctura was sorely bewildered.

She could not but feel that her friend had not shown to the better advantage, and that the behaviour of Donal had been dignified.