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These preparations concluded and having parted with Doctor Pormont -whose attentions, in spite of his freezing manner, had been very great the brothers commenced their painful task. George knelt at the head of the corpse ejaculated one short fervent prayer and then, assisted by his brother, bore it in his arms to the vehicle.
Pormont, with his pomposity, and wordy arguments, as a mere superficial thinker; and he half laughed at himself, for having ever thought it necessary to consult him. This class of men influence less than they ought. Sensible persons are apt to set them down, as either fools or pedants.
Sir Henry and Thompson carried him to the apartment of the former, and while Thompson hung over his master, attempting to restore consciousness Delme had a short conference with Doctor Pormont as to their ulterior proceedings. Doctor Pormont as might be expected enjoined the greatest promptitude, and recommended that poor Acme's remains, should be consigned to the burial place of the hamlet.
Sir Henry enquired if there were any English physicians resident in Naples; and having heard a high eulogium passed by the waiter, on a Doctor Pormont, "who attended the noble Consul, and my Lord Rimington," ventured to enclose his card, with a note, stating that he would be glad of five minutes' conversation with that gentleman. In a short time, Doctor Pormont was introduced.
I attended his funeral, at some little distance from town, a couple of days ago. My servant must have given information to the exhumer. It is clear the body was removed from the vault on the same evening." Sir Henry Delme briefly explained to Doctor Pormont, his purpose in sending for him.
Regarding all this, he deferred to the advice and superior judgment of the physician. "Judgment," said Doctor Pormont, "is two-fold. It may be defined, either as the faculty of arriving at the knowledge of things, which may be effected by the synthetic or analytic method; or it may be considered as the just perception of them, when they are fully indagated.
When he spoke, he displayed two rows of very clean and very regular teeth, but which individually narrowed to a sharp point, and gave his whole features a peculiarly unpleasing expression. His voice was husky his manners chilling his converse that of a pedant. Doctor Pormont was in many respects a singular man. From childhood, he had been remarkable for stoicism of character.
To the others around her, she spoke gratefully, and with feminine softness; but her whole heart seemed to be with George. Doctor Pormont, to do him justice, was unremitting in his exertions, and hardly took rest. All his professional skill was called to her aid; but from the second day, he saw it was in vain. The strength of the invalid failed her more and more.
"In Mr. Delme's case, therefore, I would recommend a temporary halt." Dr. Pormont then gave an account of the length of the stages, the nature of the post-house accommodations, and the probable degree of danger attached to each site.
As the delirium continued, she seemed to be transported to the scenes of her early youth, As night wore on, the fever, if it were such, gradually increased. George's state of mind bordered on distraction. Sir Henry became exceedingly alarmed, and anxious for the presence of the medical attendant. At about four o'clock the following morning, Doctor Pormont was announced,
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