She had a curious feeling that Nap was watching her the whole time, though he was nowhere to be seen; nor did he appear at tea in the great hall.
Later Mrs.Errol took possession of her, and they sat together in the former's sitting-room till it was time to dress for dinner.

Anne had brought no fancy dress, but her hostess was eager to provide for her.
She clothed her in a white domino and black velvet mask, and insisted upon her wearing a splendid diamond tiara in the shape of a heart in her soft hair.
When she finally descended the stairs in Mrs.Errol's company, a slim man dressed as a harlequin in black and silver, who was apparently waiting for her halfway down, bowed low and presented a glorious spray of crimson roses with the words: "For the queen who can do no wrong!" "My, Nap! How you startled me!" ejaculated Mrs.Errol.
But Anne said nothing whatever.

She only looked him straight in the eyes for an instant, and passed on with the roses in her hand.
During dinner she saw nothing of him.

The great room was crowded with little tables, each laid for two, and she sat at the last of all with her host.

Later she never remembered whether they talked or were silent.