“Speak to me of honour, of duty, and of nobility; and tell me what they require of you.”

Source: The Duke's Children (1879), Ch. 61
Context: But between you and me there should be no mention of law as the guide of conduct. Speak to me of honour, of duty, and of nobility; and tell me what they require of you.

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English novelist (1815-1882) 1815–1882

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