I afterwards found that the second invitation was meant for Charles.
I set off a little after ten, having attired myself simply as for a dinner-party.

The house is a very fine one.

The door was guarded by peace-officers, and besieged by starers.

My host met me in a superb court-dress, with his sword at his side.

There was a most sumptuous-looking Persian, covered with gold lace.