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Updated: June 11, 2025
'And in case the poor old gentleman be poot in what you call stone jug, where are we to go my dear Maud to Knowl or to Elverston? You must direct. And so she disappeared, turning the key in the door as before. It was an old custom of hers, locking herself in her room, and leaving the key in the lock; and the habit prevailed, for she left it there again.
'And you are to give this letter to Lady Knollys, at Elverston; you know Elverston, don't you? 'He does, Miss. Don't ye, lad? 'E'es. 'Well, do so, Tom, and I'll be good to you so long as I live. 'D'ye hear, lad? 'E'es, said Tom; 'it's very good. 'You'll take the letter, Tom? 'I said, in much greater trepidation as to his answer than I showed.
'But, Maud, he said, 'I am disquieted to think of that stupid jackanapes presuming to make you such an offer! A creditable situation truly arriving in the dark at Elverston, under the solitary escort of that wild young man, with whom you would have fled from my guardianship; and, Maud, I tremble as I ask myself the question, would he have conducted you to Elverston at all?
The doctor directed Lord Reginald's arm to be fomented, and observed that he must carry it for a few days in a sling, assuring him that he need not fear any serious consequences. "Then it will not prevent him from joining his ship?" observed the marquis, who had his reasons for wishing that the midshipmen should not remain longer at Elverston.
"It would be a great bore if that fellow does turn out to be a Frenchman," observed Voules to Lord Reginald. "I was in hopes that you would be able to get leave to pay another visit to Elverston Hall. It would be a great pleasure to accompany you."
As the lieutenant had performed his duty, he ordered his men into the boats and they pulled away for the shore, while the Nancy stood out to sea. Lord Reginald and his messmate greatly enjoyed their stay at Elverston Hall. Parties of all sorts were got up for their amusement, and guests were invited to meet them Voules taking good care to sing the praises of his friend.
My uncle viewed him with a strange, paternal affection. But dear Cousin Monica had written asking Milly and me to go to her, and we had some of the pleasantest and happiest days of our lives at her house of Elverston, for there Milly met her good little curate, the Rev. Sprigge Biddlepen, and Lord Ilbury.
So I cannot offer to give up my rights for fear of the consequences, and I will never believe that Lord Elverston would act as you suggest." "Then you dare to say that you doubt my word, Farmer Hargrave?" exclaimed the bailiff, in a tone of indignation, rising from his seat.
"Not if he can perform his duty without going aloft, or using his arm for the present," replied the doctor. Lord Elverston said he would write to the captain on the subject. "In that case his lordship may join his ship immediately," observed the doctor, who seemed to understand the marquis's wishes.
My husband, my lady, is a determined man, and neither I nor any one else can induce him to change his mind if he thinks he is doing what is right." "I certainly would not ask him to do what he thinks is wrong," said Lady Elverston, "and I am quite sure that the marquis did not give authority to Mr Gooch to use any threats.
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