She was pleased to say that, considering all things; seeing, as she could not help seeing, that the matter had been dreadfully mismanaged, and that great weakness had been displayed;--seeing that these faults had already been committed, perhaps no better step could now be taken than that proposed in the letter.
"I suppose he will not come," said the bishop.
"I think he will," said Mrs.Proudie, "and I trust that we may be able to convince him that obedience will be his best course.

He will be more humble-minded here than at Hogglestock." In saying this the lady showed some knowledge of the general nature of clergymen and of the world at large.

She understood how much louder a cock can crow in its own farmyard than elsewhere, and knew that episcopal authority, backed by all the solemn awe of palatial grandeur, goes much further than it will do when sent under the folds of an ordinary envelope.
But though she understood ordinary human nature, it may be that she did not understand Mr.Crawley's nature.
But she was at any rate right in her idea as to Mr.Crawley's immediate reply.

The palace groom who rode over to Hogglestock returned with an immediate answer.
"MY LORD"-- said Mr.Crawley.
I will obey your lordship's summons, and, unless impediments should arise, I will wait upon your lordship at the hour you name to-morrow.

I will not trespass on your hospitality.