"All country bumpkins who affect outrageous clothes and delight in muddy
boots?" inquired his sister.
"On the contrary, they are all lovers of the town, whole-heartedly for
King James, and with those convenient morals which go so far to make a
gallant gentleman."
"You pique my curiosity."
"Then I do you a service, and would not spoil it by satisfying that
curiosity," said Sir John. "Watch Barbara, and you may see my little
comedy in the playing, for some of these five are not infrequently your
guests."
Lady Bolsover found her brother entertaining, and it was late in the
afternoon when he spoke of taking his leave.
"I will let Barbara know; she will like to see you before you go."
A servant was sent to inform Mistress Lanison of her uncle's departure,
and in a few minutes he returned to say that Mistress Lanison was out.
"Out! Where?"
"I have made inquiries, my lady, but no one seems to know," said the
servant. "Madam went out with her maid quite early this morning, but
returned shortly afterwards. A young person who came to see her
yesterday came again to-day, just after noon, and it seems that Mistress
Lanison went out with her.
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