"I have never been so scandalized than by what you have told me Miss Blacke. I have every intention of going into town and giving this ne'er do well a stern talking to." The man says with an indignant huff before vanishing into the house to scandalize the staff by making polite direct requests, instead of polite comments, and showing an interest in getting himself tidied up for the first time in months. It appeared as though Miss Blacke had touched a nerve. Or, her husband had.