Falby came.

Gaston ordered some brandy, and asked for Sir William.
After the brandy had been given, consciousness returned.

Gaston lifted him up.
He presently swallowed more brandy, and while yet his head was at Gaston's shoulder, said: "You are a hard hitter.

But you've certainly lost the game now." Here he made an effort, and with Gaston's assistance got to his feet.

At that moment Falby entered to say that Sir William was not in the house.
With a wave of the hand Gaston dismissed him.