It had open windows which looked out on to the illuminated garden and the dancing.

In this room, seated round a table, was a company of women gaudily dressed and painted, and with them were men.

One of these was a mere boy now being drawn into evil for the first time, and Barbara grieved for him.
These welcomed the woman Bess and her companion noisily, and made room for them in seats near to the window.

Then the meal began, a costly meal at which not much was eaten but a great deal was drunk.

The revellers grew excited with wine; they made jests and told doubtful stories.
Barbara's son Anthony entered unobserved and stood with his back against the curtains.