"And I should be ill advised of the families of England did I not know that the daughter of Knollys, the sister of the Earl of Banbury, is the Lady Catharine, and most charming also.

This I might say, though 'tis true I never was in London or in England until now." The speech, given with all respectfulness, did not fail of flattery.
Again the order to drive on remained unspoken.

This speaker, whose foot was now close to the carriage step, and whose head, gravely bowed as he saluted the occupants of the vehicle, presented so striking a type of manly attractiveness, even that first moment cast some spell upon the woman whom he sought to interest.

The eyes of the Lady Catharine Knollys did not turn from him.

As though it were another person, she heard herself murmur, "And you, sir ?" "I am John Law of Lauriston, Scotland, Madam, and entirely at your service.