CHAPTER VI.
The year slid like a corpse afloat .-- D.

G.ROSSETTI.
And how did it fare with Fay during the days that followed Michael's arrest?
Much sympathy was felt for her.

Lord John, wallowing in the delicious novelty of finding eager listeners, went about extolling her courage and unselfishness to the skies.

Her conduct was considered perfectly natural and womanly.

No man condemned her for trying to shield her cousin from the consequences of his crime.