Do get up, Ferdinand.

You'll be seen from the windows.' Instead of quitting his posture, he caught her hand, and scared her with a declaration.
'Of all men, you to be on your knees! and to me, Ferdinand!' she cried, in discomfort.
'Why shouldn't I, Rose ?' was this youth's answer.
He had got the idea that foreign cavalier manners would take with her; but it was not so easy to make his speech correspond with his posture, and he lost his opportunity, which was pretty.

However, he spoke plain English.

The interview ended by Rose releasing Pat from drill, and running off in a hurry.

Where was Evan?
She must have his consent to speak to her mother, and prevent a recurrence of these silly scenes.
Evan was with Caroline, his sister.
It was contrary to the double injunction of the Countess that Caroline should receive Evan during her absence, or that he should disturb the dear invalid with a visit.