His jealousy having been roused by what he had heard, he determined to be governed in his conduct towards her by the result of the investigation.

Accordingly, though it cost him an effort, he held back.

As the Conde de Gondomar appeared, Sir Thomas Lake arose, and made him a profound salutation, which was returned with equal ceremony by the Spanish Ambassador.

The latter, however, did not take a seat, but remained standing with Lord Roos, whose presence was acknowledged by a cold and distant bow from his father-in-law.

The young nobleman did not appear in the slightest degree disconcerted by the reception he met with, or apprehensive of the result of the investigation.