It was, indeed, my Lady Dunstanwolde who had ordered the closing of this part when it had been her pleasure to be shown her domain by her housekeeper, the which had greatly awed and impressed her household as signifying that, exalted lady as she was, her wit was practical as well as brilliant, and that her eyes being open to her surroundings, she meant not that her lacqueys should rob her and her scullions filch, thinking that she was so high that she was ignorant of common things and blind.
"You will be well housed and fed and paid your dues," she said to them; "but the first man or woman who does a task ill or dishonestly will be turned from his place that hour.

I deal justice--not mercy." "Such a mistress they have never had before," said my lord when she related this to him.

"Nay, they have never dreamed of such a lady--one who can be at once so severe and so kind.

But there is none other such, my dearest one.

They will fear and worship you." She gave him one of her sweet, splendid smiles.