I now take advantage of your kind permission, and will also say farewell." I kissed Aunt Dorothy's cheek, took my leave, and sought Cecil, from whom I obtained a passport to France.

Then I asked Dawson to fetch my horse.
I longed to see Madge before I left Haddon, but I knew that my desire could not be gratified; so I determined to stop at Rowsley and send back a letter to her which Dawson undertook to deliver.

In my letter I would ask Madge's permission to return for her from France and to take her home with me as my wife.

After I had despatched my letter I would wait at The Peacock for an answer.
Sore at heart, I bade good-by to Dawson, mounted my horse, and turned his head toward the Dove-cote Gate.

As I rode under Dorothy's window she was sitting there.