When the gongs sounded for the banquet, he went with her into the tent where her grandfather had seats.

Mr.
Salton and Sir Nathaniel noticed that the young man did not come to claim his appointed place at the dais table; but they understood and made no remark, or indeed did not seem to notice his absence.
Lady Arabella sat as before at Edgar Caswall's right hand.

She was certainly a striking and unusual woman, and to all it seemed fitting from her rank and personal qualities that she should be the chosen partner of the heir on his first appearance.

Of course nothing was said openly by those of her own class who were present; but words were not necessary when so much could be expressed by nods and smiles.

It seemed to be an accepted thing that at last there was to be a mistress of Castra Regis, and that she was present amongst them.