Was it preferable to be a loutish philosopher?
Since the death of Ambrose Mallard, he felt Woodseer's title for that crew grind harshly; and he tried to provoke a repetition of it, that he might burst out in wrathful defence of his friends--to be named friends when they were vilified: defence of poor Ambrose at least, the sinner who, or one as bad, might have reached to pardon through the priesthood.
Gower offered him no chance..
Entering Esslemont air, Fleetwood tossed his black mood to the winds.
She breathed it.

She was a mountain girl, and found it hard to forgive our lowlands.

She would learn tolerance, taking her flights at seasons.
The yacht, if she is anything of a sailor, may give her a taste of England's pleasures.

She will have a special allowance for distribution among old Mr.Woodseer's people.

As to the rest of the Countess of Fleetwood's wishes, her family ranks with her husband's in claims of any kind on him.