"When I present him of course his name will be declared." "Be it as you will, Count," James replied.

"We ken fu' weel ye hae gude reason for a' ye do.

Fail not in your attendance on us at the time appointed." As De Gondomar with a profound obeisance drew back, the King put his steed in motion.

General attention having been thus called to Jocelyn, all eyes were turned towards him, his appearance and attire were criticised, and much speculation ensued as to what could be the Spanish Ambassador's motive for undertaking the presentation.
Meanwhile, Lord Roos had taken advantage of the brief halt of the hunting party to approach the Countess of Exeter, and pointing out Gillian to her, inquired in a low tone, and in a few words, to which, however, his looks imparted significance, whether she would take the pretty damsel into her service as tire-woman or handmaiden.

The Countess seemed surprised at the request, and, after glancing at the Beauty of Tottenham, was about to refuse it, when Lord Roos urged in a whisper, "'T is for De Gondomar I ask the favour." "In that case I readily assent," the Countess replied.