His lady would not obey.

He had to learn something of changes that had come to others as well as to himself.

Ah, and then would he dare hint, as base men will?
He may blow foul smoke on her, she will shine out of it.

He has to learn what she is, that is his lesson; and let him pray all night and work hard all day for it not to be too late.

Let him try to be a little like Mr.Woodseer, who worships the countess, and is hearty with the gentleman she treats as her best of friends.