The thing was done, he said.

He had himself seen and talked with Donal, and liked him! The young man had himself told him of the clergyman's disapprobation! He would request him to avoid all reference to religious subjects! Therewith he dismissed the matter, and forgot all about it.

Anything requiring an effort of the will, an arrangement of ideas, or thought as to mode, his lordship would not encounter.

Nor was anything to him of such moment that he must do it at once.

Lady Arctura did not again refer to the matter: her uncle was not one to take liberties with--least of all to press to action.