To this Henry, the hero of the day, was of course invited, or he was rather commanded to attend.

He listened to the summons with great embarrassment, for it may be readily believed his heart was with Catharine Glover.

But the advice of his father Simon decided him.

That veteran citizen had a natural and becoming deference for the magistracy of the Fair City; he entertained a high estimation of all honours which flowed from such a source, and thought that his intended son in law would do wrong not to receive them with gratitude.
"Thou must not think to absent thyself from such a solemn occasion, son Henry," was his advice.

"Sir Patrick Charteris is to be there himself, and I think it will be a rare occasion for thee to gain his goodwill.