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A couple of Yeomen of the Guard of which body no man was less than six feet tall stood at the foot of the little stairs that led up to the King's lodgings: and these made no motion to hinder the King's page and his companion. So English were they that they did not even turn their eyes as we went through, Mr. Chiffinch preceding me with an apology.
"I say nothing of Chiffinch," said Jerningham, "offended as he will be when he learns why, and by whom, his scheme has been ruined, and the lady spirited away He and his wife, I say nothing of them." "You need not," said the Duke; "for were they even fit persons to speak to me about, the Duchess of Portsmouth has bargained for their disgrace."
"Nor is a foul Plot to be smothered," said the Attorney, "for all the haste your lordship is in. I cannot call Master Chiffinch neither, as he is employed on the King's especial affairs, as I am this instant certiorated from the Court at Whitehall." "Produce the papers, then, Master Attorney, of which this young man is said to be the bearer," said the Judge.
"I know thou fearest nothing but beans and bacon, washed down with bumpkin-like beer. Adieu, sweet Chiffinch to bed Chiffinch to bed." So saying, he lifted a candle, and left the apartment. And Chiffinch, whom the last draught had nearly overpowered, had just strength enough left to do the same, muttering, as he staggered out, "Yes, he shall answer it. Dawn of day?
"And I shall be glad to have your services, Mr. Mallock. Mr. Chiffinch will give you all instructions." "That was a very bold speech," said Mr. Chiffinch presently, when the King was gone away again "which you made to His Majesty." "Why, did you hear it?" I cried. He smiled at me. "Why, yes," he said. "I was behind the open door just within the further chamber. I was not sure of you, Mr.
I had audience with King James on the night before, when I went to take my leave of him; and he renewed to me the offer of the Viscounty, of which I think Mr. Chiffinch had spoken to him. But I refused it as courteously as I could, telling him that I was for Rome and the cloister. All the rest, however, is known by others better than by myself; and the events that followed.
I could not refrain from smiling; for indeed it was as if the sun had risen on my dreariness. "It is very good news," I said. "It is from my cousin the 'pretty cousin, Mr. Chiffinch. She is come to town with her maid; and asks me to sup with her." "Well; take your two men when you go to see her," said he, laughing a little. "They can entertain the maid, and you the mistress."
"But consider, Chiffie, the dislikelihood of her pleasing," said the noble courtier. "What! old Rowley, with his wit, and love of wit his wildness, and love of wildness he form a league with a silly, scrupulous, unidea'd Puritan! Not if she were Venus." "Thou knowest nought of the matter," answered Chiffinch.
Do us no bodily harm, and spare the budget of spices and sauces." "Look you, Master Chiffinch," said Peveril, "this is no time for dallying. I am no highwayman, but a man of honour. Give me back that packet which you stole from me the other night; or, by all that is good, I will send a brace of balls through you, and search for it at leisure." "What night?
I said no more to him then; but instead of going immediately to my lodgings, I went first to see Mr. Chiffinch, and found him just come in. I told him very briefly what James had told me; but made no comment. He whistled, and bade me sit down. "They are after you then," he said. "I thought they would be." "But who are they?" said I, a little peevishly.
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