Thither presently came lady Elizabeth, carrying a cushion and a deerskin for him to lie upon, and it was with much apparent satisfaction that the wounded and wearied animal, having followed his tail but one turn, dropped like a log on his well-earned couch.
The night was hot, and Dorothy fell asleep with her door wide open.
In the morning Marquis was nowhere to be found.

Dorothy searched for him everywhere, but in vain.
'It is because you mocked him, my lord,' said the governor to his father at breakfast.

'I doubt not he said to himself, "If I AM a dog, my lord need not have mocked me, for I could not help it, and I did my duty."' 'I would make him an apology,' returned the marquis, 'an' I had but the opportunity.

Truly it were evil minded knowingly to offer insult to any being capable of so regarding it.

But, Charles, I bethink me: didst ever learn how our friend got into the castle?
It was assuredly thy part to discover that secret.' 'No, my lord.