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Dunborough which I have now the felicity to enjoy, and which, heightened by the affection he is so good as to bestow on me, renders his society the most agreeable in the world.
Her ladyship is no fool, and would not suffer your little amusements. 'She is no fool, Mr. Dunborough replied with emphasis. 'As you will find, Tommy, if she comes to Oxford, and learns certain things. It will be farewell to your chance of having that milksop of a Marquis for a pupil! Now, it was one of Mr.
Thomasson grinned; the jest flattered him. Nevertheless he hastened to exonerate himself. 'It is not Venus I am expecting, but Mars, he said with a simper. 'The Honourable Mr. Dunborough, son to my Lord Dunborough, and the same whose meritorious services at the Havanna you, my dear friend, doubtless remember. He is now cultivating in peace the gifts which in war
'I'll flay the man that says it! 'You can't flay me, her ladyship retorted with corresponding spirit. You impudent, good-for-nothing fellow! D'you hear me? You are an impudent, good-for-nothing fellow, Dunborough, for all your airs and graces! Come, you don't swagger over me, my lad! And as sure as you do this that I hear of, you'll smart for it.
'Why do you speak to me like that? And then, 'You have no right to speak to me in that way! she continued, in a flush of indignation. 'You impudent creature! Lady Dunborough cried. 'You shameless, abandoned baggage! Who brought you in out of the streets? You, a kitchen-wench, to be sitting at this table smiling at your betters! I'll Ring the bell!
'No, said Sir George, 'you are not going to Calne. She has not gone Calne way. Mr. Dunborough drew in his breath quickly. Hitherto he had been uncertain what the other knew, and how far the meeting was accidental; now, forgetful what his words implied and anxious only to say something that might cover his embarrassment, 'Oh, he said, 'you are you are in search of her?
I am told that the poor dear fellow fought with a fury perfectly superhuman, and had you given ground must have ran you through a dozen times. Let us be thankful that the result was otherwise. And he cast up his eyes. 'I am, Sir George said, regarding him rather grimly. 'I do not know that Mr. Dunborough shares the feeling. 'The dear man! the tutor answered, not a whit abashed.
'For my convenience, Sir George retorted, with a look of contempt that for the time silenced the other. And that said, Soane proceeded to explain to Mr. Fishwick, who had answered not a word, that the rogues had got into hiding; but that by means of persons known to Mr. Dunborough it was hoped that they would be heard from that evening or the next.
Oblivious of everything except that Julia was within his reach, forgetful even of Dunborough by whose side he had ridden all night in silence but with many a look askance Sir George drove his horse forward, scrambled and trotted desperately up the hill, and, gaining the summit a score of yards in front of his companions, crossed the brow and drew rein to listen. He had not been mistaken.
'Not to sit by and see murder done, Sir George answered firmly. 'To-morrow you will thank me. 'For the present I'll thank you to release my hand, the other retorted in a freezing tone. Nevertheless, Sir George thought that the delay had sobered him, and complied. 'Much obliged to you, Dunborough continued.
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