" If Deb had only told me what was amiss I would have acted for her, and I hope I know how to protect my own sister! But to have you kidnapped is beyond anything! You are angry, and I cannot wonder at it, but –’
‘Go to the devil!’ said Ravenscar.
‘But – but shan’t I untie you?’ asked Kit, utterly bewildered. ‘You cannot mean to remain here all night!’
‘What I mean to do is no concern of yours! How did you come by that key?’
‘I took it from Deb,’ faltered Kit.
‘Then take it back to her – with my compliments! And don’t forget to lock the door behind you!’ said Mr Ravenscar. "

― Georgette Heyer , Faro's Daughter