I had no time for further inquiry, when a door opened near me, and Sir George Dashwood, accompanied by several general officers, came forth, the officer I had first seen enter the ball-room along with them.

Every one was by this unmasked, and eagerly looking to hear what had occurred.
"Then, Dashwood, you'll send off an orderly at once ?" said an old general officer beside me.
"This instant, my Lord.

I'll despatch an aide-de-camp.

The troops shall be in marching order before noon.

Oh, here's the man I want! O'Malley, come here.