29/41 I am not your Countess!' He bowed profoundly. 'Oh, that I might say my Queen!' The Countess replied: 'A conviction of your lunacy would prevent my taking offence, though I might wish you enclosed and guarded.' Without any further exclamations, Raikes acknowledged a superior. 'Listen: You go yourself, or send your friends instantly to Fallow field. Bring with you that girl and her child. |