"Pardon me, sir," he said, "but I fear I am awkward in thus intruding.

The man showed me up the stair and bade me enter.

He said that I should find here Sir Arthur Pembroke, upon whom I bear letters from friends of his in the North." "Sir," said Pembroke, rising and advancing, "you are very welcome, and I ask pardon for my unwitting speech." "I come at this hour and at this place," said the newcomer, "for reasons which may seem good a little later.

My name is John Law, of Edinboro', sir." All those present arose.
"Sir," responded Pembroke, "I am delighted to have your name.

I know of the acquaintance between your father and my own.