That gentleman over there is as true and loyal a subject of King George as you are yourself, my lord saving your presence.

He is but lately arrived in Dover, and is setting down in business in these parts." "In business?
Faith, then, it must be as an undertaker, for I vow I never beheld a more rueful countenance." "Nay, my lord, I believe that the gentleman is a widower, which no doubt would account for the melancholy of his bearing--but he is a friend, nevertheless, I'll vouch for that--and you will own, my lord, that who should judge of a face better than the landlord of a popular inn--" "Oh, that's all right, then, if we are among friends," said Lord Antony, who evidently did not care to discuss the subject with his host.

"But, tell me, you have no one else staying here, have you ?" "No one, my lord, and no one coming, either, leastways--" "Leastways ?" "No one your lordship would object to, I know." "Who is it ?" "Well, my lord, Sir Percy Blakeney and his lady will be here presently, but they ain't a-goin' to stay--" "Lady Blakeney ?" queried Lord Antony, in some astonishment.
"Aye, my lord.

Sir Percy's skipper was here just now.

He says that my lady's brother is crossing over to France to-day in the DAY DREAM, which is Sir Percy's yacht, and Sir Percy and my lady will come with him as far as here to see the last of him.