Lady Exeter was aware of the loss she had sustained, and uttered a stifled cry; but this was attributed to the fright natural to the occasion by Lord Roos, who had not noticed what had taken place, and only caused him to hurry Diego's departure.

But before the latter had wholly disappeared with his burthen, the perfumed and silken tress of hair was delivered to Lady Lake, who muttered triumphantly as she received it--"This will convict her.

She cannot escape us now." The prize was scarcely concealed when Lord Roos, sheathing the sword which he had hitherto held drawn, advanced towards his mother-in-law.
"Now that the object of your disquietude is removed, Madam, it will not be necessary to prolong this interview," he said.
"Have we then your lordship's permission to depart ?" rejoined Lady Lake, coldly.

"We are not, I presume, to avail ourselves of the private means of exit contrived for your amorous adventures, lest we should make other discoveries." "Your ladyship will leave by the way you entered," rejoined Lord Roos.
"I will attend you to the door--and unfasten it for you." "Before we go, I would have a word with my husband--it may be my last," said Lady Roos to her mother.

"I pray you withdraw a little, that we may be alone." "Better not," rejoined Lady Lake.