However, Sir John takes care not to molest him.

On the other side, the Burleigh estates extend for some miles; indeed, Mr.
Maltravers is the next great proprietor to my uncle in this part of the county.

Very strange that he does not marry! There, now you can see the house." The mansion lay somewhat low, with hanging woods in the rear: and the old-fashioned fish-ponds gleaming in the sunshine and overshadowed by gigantic trees increased the venerable stillness of its aspect.

Ivy and innumerable creepers covered one side of the house; and long weeds cumbered the deserted road.
"It is sadly neglected," said Caroline; "and was so, even in the last owner's life.

Mr.Maltravers inherits the place from his mother's uncle.
We may as well enter the house by the private way.