He had married Lady Maria Bereford, the daughter of an English Baronet, who, dying at an early date, left two sons and one daughter--the Lady Rosamond.

Placed under the care of a maiden aunt, the young lady had the benefit of learned instructions.

Sir Thomas was determined that his child should receive all possible pains in her education.

Though displaying no uncommon ability, Lady Rosamond was studious and persevering, compensating for genius by never failing application.

She made considerable progress in classics, literature and poetry.