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He had lived with the Dornells from his boyhood, had been born under the shadow of their walls; his whole life was annexed and welded to the life of the family in a degree which has no counterpart in these latter days. He was summoned indoors, and learnt that it had been decided to send for Mrs. Dornell: her husband was in great danger.
This announcement, in spite of the urbanity with which it was delivered, set Dornell in a passion. 'Oh dammy, sir; you talk about rights, you do, after stealing her away, a mere child, against my will and knowledge! If we'd begged and prayed 'ee to take her, you could say no more. 'Upon my honour, your charge is quite baseless, sir, said his son-in- law.
Dornell almost immediately proceeded on foot to the inn which Reynard had given as his address, it being now about four o'clock. Reynard had already dined for people dined early then and he was staying indoors. He had already received Mrs.
But the events of the day, and her daughter's sudden outburst of feeling, had overthrown this intention. Betty was sure to do as she had threatened, and communicate instantly with her father, possibly attempt to fly to him. Moreover, Reynard's letter was addressed to Mr. Dornell and herself conjointly, and she could not in conscience keep it from her husband.
The bearer of the untoward news was extremely unwilling to agitate Dornell further, and would say little more at first. But an hour after, when the Squire had partially recovered and was sitting up, Baxby told as much as he knew, the most important particular being that Betty's mother was present at the marriage, and showed every mark of approval.
There were two or three who could have acted as messenger, but Dornell wished Tupcombe to go, the reason showing itself when, Tupcombe being ready to start, Squire Dornell summoned him to his chamber and leaned down so that he could whisper in his ear: 'Put Peggy along smart, Tupcombe, and get there before him, you know before him. This is the day he fixed. He has not passed Falls cross-roads yet.
The repose of King's-Hintock was broken by the arrival of a special messenger. Squire Dornell had had an access of gout so violent as to be serious. He wished to see Betty again: why had she not come for so long? Mrs.
Dornell, having closed her husband's eyes, returned to the Court. She was truly relieved to find Betty there, even though on a bed of sickness. The disease ran its course, and in due time Betty became convalescent, without having suffered deeply for her rashness, one little speck beneath her ear, and one beneath her chin, being all the marks she retained.
Dornell suggested that Betty should leave the room till her father and herself had finished their private conversation; and this Betty obediently did. Dornell renewed his animadversions freely. 'Did you see how the sound of his name frightened her? he presently added. 'If you didn't, I did. Zounds! what a future is in store for that poor little unfortunate wench o' mine!
''Tis that accursed marriage! continued the Squire. Still his wife would not dispute with him. 'She is outside in the carriage, said Mrs. Dornell gently. 'What Betty? 'Yes. 'Why didn't you tell me? Dornell rushed out, and there was the girl awaiting his forgiveness, for she supposed herself, no less than her mother, to be under his displeasure.
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