"As for the cause, Mr. Semple, here it is;" and he pushed aside his embroidered coat in order to exhibit to Neil the bow of orange ribbon beneath it.
"I will die it crimson in your blood," said Neil, passionately.
"In the meantime, I have the felicity of wearing it;" and with an offensively deep salute, he terminated the interview.
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VI.
"Love and a crown no rivalship can bear.
Love, love! Thou sternly dost thy power maintain,
And wilt not bear a rival in thy reign."