"If you think sharing my bed debases me, clearly you neither know me nor what it is to be debased." Offence made it easier to square his shoulders and remain unmoved at this display. Words, words, words and all of them hollow. Condescending. "If this is how you truly feel, perhaps I ought to write a bill for services rendered, yes? How should I break it down? One sovereign per orgasm? Most charge by the hour but I am certain I can find a price that is agreeable."