Why ... it appears that you did not know him just now, when you spoke to him.

No Sir—I wasn’t very sure—not so sure as I am now.

There’s courage for you—true courage, Matthew Paris; a spirit worthy of all admiration.

Very true—very true—but she is two years older than Abby.

Not so much, Matthew, not so much—well dear?

May I go now—please....

You are not afraid of me now, dear?

No Sir—if you please—not much—

And you never will be so again, I hope?

So do I Sir—so do I.... I hope so too ... for its an awful thing to be afeard of anybody.