"Please, if you will, Chevalier. This gentleman——"
"Mees Nance, I am full of understanding."
He bowed in the saddle to Jasper, and blessed him with a serene sneer.
"Meester Benham, I must ask you to relieve us of your presence."
Even though he was fooling the man, Jasper felt savage.
"What business is it of yours, sir?"
"I stand for courtesy—and chivalry, Meester Benham."
"Puss in Boots! I shall want a word with you, sir."
"I shall be at your service, when I have escorted Mees Durrell home."
"Good. In the lane?"