He is gone in search of the priest, and in the mean time has ordered me to attire you for the ceremony.

I have several rich dresses for your ladyship--for so I must now call you--to choose from." "The simplest will suit me best," replied Amabel, "and do not call me ladyship till I have a right to that title." "That will be so soon that I am sure there can be no harm in using it now," returned Prudence.

"But pray let me show you the dresses." Amabel suffered herself to be led into another room, where she saw several sumptuous female habiliments, and selecting the least showy of them, was soon arrayed in it by the officious attendant.

More than two hours elapsed before Rochester returned, when he entered Amabel's chamber, accompanied by Sir George Etherege and Pillichody.

A feeling of misgiving crossed Amabel, as she beheld his companions.
"I have had some difficulty in finding a clergyman," said the earl, "for the rector of Saint Saviour's has fled from the plague.