She also considered that I had failed in my duty in still leaving the Captain at liberty.
I told her that I was only waiting to act on the advice of competent persons, who would arrive the next day to consult with me; and I did my best to persuade her of the wisdom of the course that I had taken in the meantime.

Miss Laroche, on her side, was resolved to be true to the promise that she had given.

Between us, we induced her aunt to yield on certain conditions.
"I know the part of the park in which the meeting is to take place," the old lady said; "it is my niece's favorite walk.

If she is not brought back to me in half an hour's time, I shall send the men-servants to protect her." The twilight was falling when we reached the appointed place.

We found Captain Stanwick angry and suspicious; it was not easy to pacify him on the subject of our delay.