"Somewhere where I shall be safe from insult, if in this house I can find any such place."
Matthew laughed very insolently. Martin threw a strange look at him, and trembled through all his slight lad's frame; but he restrained himself.
"I suppose there is no objection to my withdrawing?" 
"Somewhere where I shall be safe from insult. I suppose I may go?"
Matthew laughed insolently. Martin threw a strange look at him, and trembled; but he restrained himself.
