And let me tell you, Mr Ravenscar, that Lucius Kennet is downstairs, and if you have any notion of starting a vulgar brawl in my house, I will have you thrown out of it! There is Silas, and both the waiters, and my aunt's butler, and my brother too, so do not think I cannot do it!' 'This is very flattering,' he said, 'but I fear my fighting qualities have been exaggerated. It would not take all these people to throw me out of the house.
In the scene, a character confronts Mr. Ravenscar, warning him about the presence of Lucius Kennet and the consequences of any potential rowdy behavior in her home. She asserts her authority and the support she has from those around her, implying that she can easily have him removed if necessary. This establishes her strong will and the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing that decorum is expected.
Mr. Ravenscar responds with a tone of mock humility, downplaying the perceived threat and suggesting that he could be easily managed. His charming demeanor and wit reveal a contrast to the tension created by the woman's warning, highlighting the dynamics of power and social expectations at play in this interaction.
