Pray, pardon me, Sir Edgar, but is Mademoiselle d'Aubergne still at Crown Anstey ?" "She is staying there as a companion to my sister, who is utterly incapable of taking any share in the management of the house." "You must find a wife," said Sir John.

"I should say myself that Crown Anstey requires a mistress." I longed to say there and then how I should pray him to give me his daughter for a wife.

Our eyes met.

She must have read my thoughts, for her face grew crimson, nor did I catch another glimpse of those lovely eyes during my visit.
It was with difficulty I could tear myself away.

Sir John, who was a great connoisseur in horses, went with me to see Bonnie Prince.