They were somewhat reassured, however, by Captain Davenant's manner as that officer dismounted, raised his hat, and said: "Madam, I have received orders to quarter my troop in the house, but I am anxious, I can assure you, to cause as little inconvenience and annoyance as possible, under the circumstances." "We are only women here, sir," Mrs.Conyers said.

"The house is at your disposal.

I myself and my daughter will move to the gardener's cottage, and I trust that you will give orders to your men that we shall be free from molestation there." "I could not think of disturbing you in that manner," Captain Davenant said.

"I myself have a wife and mother alone at home, and will gladly treat you with the same courtesy which I trust they will receive.

Allow me, in the first place, to introduce to you my lieutenant, Mr.O'Moore, and my cornet, who is also my son, Walter.