Question

What is Easton hinting at while saying that ' marshalship isn't quite as high a position as that of ambassador' ?

Answer 1

The female has simply known that Mr. Easton is truly not, in reality, a illegal person going to the prison, but the marshal get out in the West.  

While he tells that being the marshal is not pretty so respected a pose as fully being  the ambassador, the female interrupts Mr. Easton and informs that the representative "never call any more."

Answer 2

Answer:

Mr Easton said that marshalship isn't quite as high as position as that of an ambassador because perhaps ms. Fairchild had been involved with an ambassador and that she likes her