And yet he must appeal to Greystock.

He did appeal, and in answer to his appeal Frank came to him at the India House.

But Frank, before he saw Lord Fawn, had, as was fitting, been with his cousin.
Nothing was decided at this interview.

Lord Fawn became more than ever convinced that the member for Bobsborough was his determined enemy, and Frank was more convinced than ever that Lord Fawn was an empty, stiff-necked, self-sufficient prig.
Greystock, of course, took his cousin's part.

He was there to do so; and he himself really did not know whether Lizzie was or was not entitled to the diamonds.