He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.

Iris had only reminded him of one, among the disclosures which had escaped Mr.Vimpany at the inn.

Under the irresistible influence of good wine, the doctor had revealed the Irish lord's motive for remaining in his own country, after the assassination of Arthur Mountjoy.

Hugh met the only difficulty in his way, without shrinking from it.

He resolved to clear his mind of its natural prejudice against the rival who had been preferred to him, before he assumed the responsibility of guiding Iris by his advice.
When he had in some degree recovered confidence in his own unbiased judgment, he entered on the question of Lord Harry's purpose in leaving England.
Without attempting to dispute the conclusion at which Iris had arrived, he did his best to alleviate her distress.