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He was first recalled from his trance of astonishment by a hearty cuff administered by Dame Lightbody, who, in whatever other respects she might conform to her name, was a woman strong of person, and expert in the use of her hands, as some say her deceased husband had known to his cost. "What garr'd ye let the roast burn, ye ill-clerkit gude-for-nought?" "I dinna ken," said the boy.
In this general delight Mrs. Beaumont was compelled seemingly to sympathize: she performed her part so well, that even Dr. Wheeler and Captain Lightbody, who had been behind the scenes, began to believe that the actress was in earnest. Amelia, alas! knew her mother too well to be the dupe even of her most consummate powers of acting. All that Mrs.
But he married a bonny young quean, Jean Lightbody, auld Lightbody's daughter, him that was in the steading of Loup-the-Dyke; and auld Lightbody was married himsell to Marion, that was about my lady in the family forty years syne. I hae had mony a day's daffing wi' Jean's mither, and they say she bides on wi' them.
Palmer, with a sudden flash of indignation: "believe me, madam, I never thought of speaking to Captain Lightbody of your affairs, I am not in the habit of listening to such people." "But still, he might have spoken." "No, madam, no; he would not have dared to bring me secret information." "Honourable! quite honourable! But then, my dear sir, how came you to know the thing?" "I saw it.
"Going to be married, ma'am! following your ladyship's good example," answered her bride's-maid, flippantly, at the same time springing forward from the detaining grasp, regardless even of the rent she made in her lace dress, she hurried, or was hurried on by Captain Lightbody. "Captain Lightbody!" cried Lady Hunter; but, answering only with a triumphant bow, he passed on with his bride.
Beaumont, we should say Lady Hunter, curtsied to him, smiled, and made a sign that the ceremony was finished; but at this instant, to her astonishment, she saw her bride's-maid, Miss Hunter, quit her place, and beheld Captain Lightbody seize her hand, and lead her up towards the altar.
"Did you ever read that Portuguese Guide-book?" asked Lightbody of his neighbor; "it's the most exquisitely ridiculous thing " "Will the great American pirate kindly go on, or resume his original functions," said Miss Jones, over the table, with a significant look in the direction of Lightbody.
De Gollyer, master of himself, never abandoning his critical enjoyment, softened his voice to that controlled note that is the more effective for being opposed to frenzy. "Sit down come now, sit down!" Lightbody resisted. "Sit down, there come you have called me in. Do you want my advice? Do you? Well, just quiet down. Will you listen?" "I am quiet," said Lightbody, suddenly submissive.
This time, despite himself, De Gollyer was tremendously affected. "Superb! By George, that's grit!" Lightbody raised his head with the fatigue of the struggle and the pride of the victory written on it. "Her happiness first," he said simply. The accent with which it was spoken almost convinced De Gollyer. "By Jove, you adore her!" "I adore her," said Lightbody, lifting himself to his feet.
"Heavens! will nobody stop him?" cried Lady Hunter, over-taking them again as they reached the steps. She addressed herself to the clergyman. "Sir, she is a ward in chancery, and under my protection: they have no licence; their banns have not been published: you cannot, dare not, surely, marry them?" "Pardon me, Lady Hunter," said Captain Lightbody; "I have shown Mr. Twigg my licence."
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