Among those deserving notice was Jasper Creagh.

He was a winning and agreeable youth, displaying much of the daring and military spirit of his distinguished sire.

Many hearts beat faster when they listened to the manly voice of the young soldier.
Within a very short space of time an intimacy sprang up between the latter and Lieutenant Trevelyan, who more than sustained the very flattering reputation forwarded by Major McNair.
Jasper Creagh found much pleasure in the company of his newly made friend, while the observant Colonel was well pleased by the preference which showed such judgment on the part of his eldest son.
Frequent allusions were made to the marriage of Lady Rosamond.

This brilliant match had afforded much subject for gossip in the higher social circles.

Lieutenant Trevelyan quietly listened to the earnest congratulations showered upon this union with apparent interest, often replying to the inquiries of Jasper Creagh with marked concern.