" Ah, but I’m not a gentleman,” said the Marquis. “I have it on the best of authority that I am only a nobleman.”
“Good gracious, Vidal, who in the world dared to say such a thing?” cried his cousin, instantly diverted.
“Mary,” replied his lordship, pouring himself out a glass of wine. "
― Georgette Heyer , Devil's Cub (Alastair-Audley, #2)