"And you won't find many places like it in England.

I should like a look at the stables." He went out almost immediately and took the look in question, finding the result unexpectedly satisfactory.

Walderhurst had lent him a decent horse to ride, and there was a respectable little cart for Hester.
Palstrey Manor had "done them" very well.

This was a good deal more than he had expected.

He knew such hospitality would not have been shown him if he had come to England unmarried.