Their benefactor had conveyed provision for their sustenance, and clothing for their wives and families.

Many were the fervent prayers offered for their noble-hearted and humane ruler, and none more gratefully acknowledged these than he.
Much more might be told in connection with those sad events, but as the details might not be acceptable to the reader, therefore we refrain.
Once more gathered in their home, the family of Sir Howard were not inactive.

The spirit of charity was manifest in every action of those lovely girls.

Mary Douglas and Lady Rosamond had formed a sewing circle, to which they invited some of their young acquaintances.

In this charitable employment they spent many hours.