"To one of the most generous and kindest men in the world, as he is one of the greatest--to my excellent friend, the Marquis of Steyne."
"I'll see him d---- before I take his place," growled out Rawdon.
"You are irritated against my noble friend," Mr. Wenham calmly resumed; "and now, in the name of common sense and justice, tell me why?"
"WHY?" cried Rawdon in surprise.
"Why? Dammy!" said the Captain, ringing his stick on the ground.

"To one of the most generous of men - my excellent friend, the Marquis of Steyne."
"I'll see him dammed before I take his place," growled Rawdon.
"You are irritated with my noble friend," Mr. Wenham said calmly. "Why?"
"What?" cried Rawdon.
"Why? Dammy!" said the Captain, ringing his stick on the ground.
