The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 209: what you’re looking at

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192 REYNOLDS’ WORKS ‘““ Oh, yes, we are not warring against the horse,”’ ejaculated Mr. Marlow. ‘“ Here, I will soon help you. Where is the stable? Round at the back? ” At this moment the front door was opened, and a woman of about thirty, and exceedingly respectable in appearance, came out. By the light which streamed forth from the passage of the house and which blended with that of the carriage lamps, this woman exchanged a rapid glance with Mr. Marlow’s coachman, but although Lady Bess perceived and understood it, neither of the two lawyers did. “Rosa,” said Lady Bess, “‘ do not be frightened. I am in some little trouble, and shall have to go away with these gentlemen. I have had a sad fall from my horse, too, and have wounded my right leg. I feel that it is bleeding, and indeed the blood has run down into my boot. But never mind.”’ “Oh, my dear, dear mistress!’ exclaimed Rosa, rushing forward and clasping her hands as if in despair. Then stooping down, she felt the Amazon’s pantaloons, exclaiming, ‘Gracious! you are‘indeed bleeding! ”’ “dn that case,’ said Mr. Malton, “‘ we must allow you time to let your servant examine your injury and dress it. I have already said that we do not wish to use unnecessary harshness.” ‘““T thank you, sir, for your courtesy, or I should say your generosity,’ and Lady Bess appeared to speak with a sincere feeling. The horse was now speedily led around to the stable, where the saddle and bridle were taken off by Mr. Marlow’s own hands, and then the two lawyers, Lady Bess, and the servant entered the house. An elegantly furnished parlour received them, and Messrs. Marlow and Malton could not help exchanging a look of astonishment at the evidences of a refined taste which the room presented to their view. Several good pictures, three or four beautiful little alabaster groups of statues, vases of flowers, and musical instruments ornamented the place. Rosa hastened to light the wax candles on the mantel, and then Lady Bess said, ‘* You will permit me, gentlemen, to ascend with my servant to my chamber for a few minutes? ” ‘Ah, but what guarantee have we against your escape? ” at once cried Mr. Marlow. (E(@) m ’ CONNIE NO KS