'Ah! but, my good young Sir, I do not publicly proclaim my opinions as

you do
'Ah! but, my good young Sir, I do not publicly proclaim my opinions as
you do. My lord of Buckingham"s name must no more be called in question
than his Majesty"s. To associate the Marquis"s name with those of his
known instruments were to give him mortal offence. Even to hint at such
a connection is sufficient to provoke his displeasure! But enough of
this. My purpose is not to lecture you, but to befriend you. Tell me
frankly, my good young Sir--and be not offended with the offer--will my
purse be useful to you? If so, "tis freely at your service; and it may
help you in your present emergency--for though there is not enough in it
to bribe the master to forego his purpose against you, there is amply
sufficient to procure your liberation, privily, from the men.'