Mr.
Simon had already gloried in the changes of my hue; I make no doubt
I was now no ruddier than my shirt; my speech besides trembled.
"There is a gentleman in this room," cried I. "I appeal to him. I
put my life and credit in his hands."
Prestongrange shut his book with a snap. "I told you so, Simon,"
said he; "you have played your hand for all it was worth, and you
have lost. Mr. David," he went on, "I wish you to believe it was
by no choice of mine you were subjected to this proof. I wish you
could understand how glad I am you should come forth from it with
so much credit. You may not quite see how, but it is a little of a
service to myself. For had our friend here been more successful
than I was last night, it might have appeared that he was a better
judge of men than I; it might have appeared we were altogether in
the wrong situations, Mr. Simon and myself. And I know our friend
Simon to be ambitious," says he, striking lightly on Fraser's
shoulder. "As for this stage play, it is over; my sentiments are
very much engaged in your behalf; and whatever issue we can find to
this unfortunate affair, I shall make it my business to see it is
adopted with tenderness to you.
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