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Rh beholden for the trouble you have taken in your sister's behalf; but when she entrusted herself to my keeping, she relinquished, I conceive, all claim on your guardianship: however, I thank you in her name, for the trouble you have taken, but for your own sake, I would venture, as a friend, to caution you against a repetition of interference like the present."

"Interference! Sir Reginald?"

"Interference, Sir, was my word; unwarrantable impertinence were perhaps the more suitable phrase. I give you your choice; but would again renew my caution.*"

"And I, Sir, caution you. See that you give heed to my words, or, by the living God, I will enforce attention to them."

"You will find me. Sir, as prompt at all times to defend my conduct, as I am unalterable in my purposes. I love your sister not. I loathe her. She is my wife; what more would you have? Were she a harlot, you should have her back and welcome; but the fool is virtuous.