"I heard you speak in 'Governor's Hall,'" he said, and I saw his eyes twinkle, though his mouth betrayed no mirth, so I only bowed seriously and told him I was honoured by his presence.
"Was not that gentleman Patrick Henry—the one in black who led the poor savage out?" he asked.
"Doubtless you know Patrick Henry better than I do," I answered, cautiously.
He laughed outright.
"Pray, believe me, Mr. Cardigan, I am not prying. It is rumoured that Patrick Henry has been at some rebel tavern in town. A few thought they recognized him in 'Governor's Hall,' and many claim that he wrote that great speech for Logan."
"If he did he is the greatest orator of our times," I said.
"Do you believe he did?"
"No," said I, bluntly.
He looked at me with curious, friendly eyes.
"You have become famous, Mr. Cardigan, since we last met."