There was reason enough, for the country was disturbed at the time." "Stories," I repeated after her--"what stories ?" "Why, there were some bad enough to say that it was Master Luke was tryin' to abduct the lady, and that it was Sir Jasper was hinderin' him.
I couldn't believe it myself.

He cared for none but Miss Mary, although she'd been hard to him.

And Miss Irene Cardew would have gone with Master Luke willin' enough.

A pretty delicate little lady she was, and 'ud jump if she caught sight of her own shadow.

Sure, Master Luke could have nothing but pity for her." "There seem to have been a great many stories," I said.
"Aye, indeed, so there were, my jewel.