“I have had seven years’ experience, my lady.”
“Your business is to ride at a certain distance behind your mistress. Has your experience taught you that?”
“Yes, my lady.”
“You were not riding behind Miss Mina—your horse was almost side by side with hers. Do you deny it?”
“No, my lady.”
“You behaved with the greatest impropriety—you were seen talking to Miss Mina. Do you deny that?”
“No, my lady.”
“Leave the room. No! come back. Have you any excuse to make?”
“None, my lady.”
“Your insolence is intolerable! I shall speak to the General.”