The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 138: what you’re looking at

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THE TRIAL 119 The governor accordingly conducted Lady Ernestina to Dysart’s cell; and precipitating herself into his arms, she lavished upon him the tenderest caresses. The governor retired; and then the lady grew calmer. Dysart was com- pletely deceived by her manner, her words, her looks, and her tears; and he fancied she experienced a return of all that enthusiastic affection which had formerly induced her to become his wife. | ‘“T don’t altogether deserve so much kindness at your hands, Ernestina,’”’ he said; ‘‘ but I’ll make up for the past when once I am out of this cursed place. Don’t cry, the annoyance and vexation are only temporary — ”’ ‘“ But to think that such a dreadful sentence should ever have been passed! ”’ exclaimed Ernestina, with a simulation of the profoundest emotion. “Well, we were not altogether unprepared for it, — at least I was not,’’ said her husband; ‘“‘ and, thank Heaven, you have got a talisman which will speedily open these prison doors. Ah! how surprised the prince will be to find that the lady of his romantic adventure at Beechy Manor is none other than the niece of his intimate friend the Marquis of Leveson! ”’ ‘And when shall I communicate with his Royal High- ness?’ asked Ernestina. ‘‘ Since I have returned to my uncle’s residence, he has rot once called.” “You must see the prince to-morrow, Ernestina,’’ said Dysart, impressively. ‘‘ There is no time to be lost. The recorder will make his report next week.” “Yes, I will see the prince to-morrow, if possible,” observed Lady Dysart. ‘‘ Shall I go to Carlton House, or write and beg an interview? ”’ ‘“ Whichever you think advisable. But of course his Royal Highness can do nothing officially until after he has received the recorder’s report; before that report is made, the prince is supposed to know nothing of the case. But privately it will be as well not only to prepare him for what he will have to do, but also to exact from him a promise that he will comply with the terms of the solemn compact he has sioned.”’ “Yes, I will see him to-morrow, Paul,’ said Ernestina;: “and afterward, if it be not too late, I will hasten hither with the particulars of our interview.” ) a COUM LOOKS (CO)