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Ruthven's intercourse with his uncle's family, though occurring at long intervals, had been of a very pleasant kind, for he was a great favourite with his aunt and his cousin Lilias, who was then a child.
The first streaks of dawn were beginning to show themselves when the party of four came in sight of the mansion. As they came closer Dr. Mackey showed increased alarm over the situation. "Jack, let us come to terms," he said presently. "What terms?" "For reasons of my own I do not wish to visit Mrs. Ruthven's house while Colonel Stanton is under her roof."
What did Mr Knox think of Lord Ruthven's offering her a ring? 'I cannot love him, she added, 'for I know him to use enchantment. Was Mr Knox not going to Dumfries, to make the Bishop of Athens the superintendent of the Kirk in that county? He was, Knox answered; the proposed superintendent being a man in whom he had confidence.
A smile overspread Ruthven's livid face. The heavy dagger flashed from his belt. "My affair is not with any o' ye, but if ye thrust yersels too close upon my notice " The Queen stepped clear of the table to intervene, lest violence should be done here in her presence. Rizzio, who had risen, stood now beside her, watching all with a white, startled face.
Even supposing he had not suspected Rand-Brown, he would never have dreamed of suspecting Ruthven. They had been friends. Not very close friends Trevor's keenness for games and Ruthven's dislike of them prevented that but a good deal more than acquaintances. He was so constituted that he could not grasp the frame of mind required for such an action as Ruthven's.
James was trying to get hold of Ruthven's sword and draw it, 'the other fellow doing nothing but standing behind the King's back and trembling all the time. At this moment a young gentleman of the Royal Household, John Ramsay, entered from the dark back staircase, and struck Ruthven with his dagger. 'The other fellow' withdrew.
As he sprang to the curb he became aware of another vehicle standing in front of the house a cab from which Mrs. Ruthven's maid descended. "What is she doing here?" he asked, turning in astonishment to Mrs. Ruthven. "Phil," she said in a low voice, "I knew you had taken this place. Gerald told me. Forgive me but when I saw you under the awning it came to me in a flash what to do.
James having sat long enough, Ruthven whispered that he wished to be rid of his brother, so James sent Gowrie into the hall to offer a kind of grace-cup to the suite, as was usual this by Ruthven's desire. James then rose to follow Ruthven, asking him to bring Sir Thomas Erskine with him.
They wandered after the preacher they crowded together, and spoke of his sermon with admiration, and still, as they conversed, the wonder and the admiration increased; so that honest Robin Ruthven's words would not be listened to.
The oddity of the tale and the strangeness of Ruthven's manner amazed James, who replied that he would give an answer when the hunt was over. Ruthven said the man might make a noise, and discover the whole affair, causing the treasure to be meddled with.
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