Lord John felt no interest whatever in such matters, but he could not choose but admire the extraordinary fertility of the enclosure, and the variety of the products.

There was everything; fruit of all kinds, herbs of every species, plots specially devoted to those possessing medicinal virtue.
This was only one part of the gardens; the orchards proper were farther down, and the flowers nearer the house.

Sir Constans had sent a man to the flower-garden, who now returned with two fine bouquets, which were presented to Lord John: the one for the Princess, the Prince's sister; the other for any lady to whom he might choose to present it.
The fruit had already been handed to the retainer who had charge of the horses.

Though interested, in spite of himself, Lord John, acknowledging the flowers, turned to go with a sense of relief.

This simplicity of manners seemed discordant to him.