She did not of course know that I was still in her apartments.

She took the chance, however, and boldly followed Sir John Guild into her father's room.

There she paused for a moment that she might not appear to be in too great haste, and then entered Aunt Dorothy's room where I was seated, waiting for her.
"Dorothy, my dear child," exclaimed Lady Crawford, clasping her arms about Dorothy's neck.
"There is no time to waste in sentiment, Aunt Dorothy," responded the girl.

"Here are your sword and cloak, Malcolm.

I thank you for their use.
Don them quickly." I did so, and walked into Sir George's room, where that worthy old gentleman was dressing a slight wound in the hand.