As though I care a whit for Lady Boyle's opinions. The woman believes demonstrations of weaponry make for an evening's entertainment; there is no greater fool to be found. And you may tell her I said so; I would be utterly unafraid in the face of her ire.
I would also be delighted to have you employ your wits in my defense, of course.
As to my heart, it is so sorely bruised, a little more damage would matter not at all - and in any case, YOU must take care of my heart. Isn't that your task? My darling you, my dearest you.
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Do you speak much of me to Wallace? I fret, you know, that he dislikes me. Perhaps with good reason.
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I would also be delighted to have you employ your wits in my defense, of course.
As to my heart, it is so sorely bruised, a little more damage would matter not at all - and in any case, YOU must take care of my heart. Isn't that your task? My darling you, my dearest you.
[...]
Do you speak much of me to Wallace? I fret, you know, that he dislikes me. Perhaps with good reason.