“Say? What was there he could say? I had merely to explain the circumstances to him, Burtis. After all, he is reasonable――for a faculty. Or mayhap I spoke convincingly. In any case”――The Duke waved a hand magnificently――“we parted with sentiments of mutual respect and esteem. If you will join me in a stroll toward yon purling stream I will regale your ears with a brief narration of the event.”