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If Katherine had been less innocent, she might have seen that he was not sincere. He said: "I see no reason why thou shouldst not begin preparation at once for thy journey. The Duke is progressing finely and her Grace could perhaps accompany thee as well now as at another time. Wilt thou prepare at once, Mistress Penwick?"
Mistress Penwick was already gowned in a sombre old woman's dress. A hump was fastened to her shoulder; her face was darkened skillfully and leprous blotches painted thereon. She stepped like a Queen, for all that, and 'twas feared her falseness would become evident to the King's eye. Lady Constance was to remain at the inn, a prisoner, until Sir Julian saw fit to release her.
All these things Lady Constance could vouch for, as she had read the letter herself that Sir John had written Lord Cedric. Mistress Penwick was at a marriageable age, and her father being ill and hopelessly bound by ties of war never expected to see her again and had made provision for her future happiness.
She did not know that Katherine was already the Duchess of Ellswold. She heard from Monmouth that Mistress Penwick was to be brought to the palace at the same time Cedric was brought to London, and that 'twas not altogether sure whether his Grace of Ellswold would be taken to the Tower or be made a Royal guest, as the King was first cursing, then praising the new Duke.
And no one shall be privy to our scheme but his Grace, and my lord of Buckingham, if they are to attend us." Janet felt satisfied with the turn affairs had taken. "I think I shall enjoy it hugely. 'Twill be fine sport to so puzzle the King, and when he sees me as I am " and Mistress Penwick turned proudly to a mirror "he will be pleased!" "We will not think of that now, Lambkin.
I will aid thee," and he went to 'the cupboards that lined the room, and opened and looked within each large door, until he was satisfied of his search, and those about stood watching and trembling, fearing lest some one should be found in hiding. "I find naught here of bread or butter, Mistress Penwick; we will have to seek elsewhere!"
I would marry such a beauty in haste, ere another takes the vantage." Lord Cedric chose Mistress Penwick for the brantle and led her forth. They moved with such majestic grace, they attracted all eyes. It seemed Cedric could not contain himself for love of Kate, and he vowed to gain her ear this very night and know for a certainty if she would ever marry with him.
"Nay, nay, nay, thou wilt let me go from thee!" "I beg thy pardon, Mistress Penwick, I will urge thee no more now; but tell me thy wishes.
The comfort of having circumstances make for him a decision which he should make for himself, is often to a self-indulgent man of far more importance than the decision itself. As the dinner progressed, Miss Penwick, warming with the good cheer for Mrs.
The latter, so anxious for the companionship of Mistress Penwick, could not help but show his uneasiness and hurry to withdraw, which made his Majesty still more obstinate.
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