it was not a very long letter , but full of great kindness : the emperor sent wishes for the health of laurence 's family , and inquired if laurence had yet married - sipho paused and added , `` and he says if not , there is a young noblewoman of the fourth banner come of age who has not yet been married , which would be very suitable , '' which made temeraire put back his ruff , and laurence said , `` what ? ''