Do not imagine that it is our wish to shorten your stay in New Brunswick.

You are at liberty to enjoy the companionship of your friend Mary till the years have expired, after which I think that my daughter will be anxious to see her only parent, and to form high opinions of her cousin Gerald.

My dear, I do not wish to hurry you, already knowing your answer.

Wishing to be kindly remembered to Sir Howard and Lady Douglas, and the family, with my fondest love.
Remain, Your Father.
Such was the tenor of the epistle which had caused these feelings within the bosom of Lady Rosamond.

Sir Thomas Seymour was a man not to be thwarted in his designs.