'And I shall go to her.' 'She is at Bath,' said my lady, unmoved.

'Ask Thomasson, if you do not believe me.' 'She is not here,' said the tutor with an effort.
'Dunborough, you'll outface the devil when you meet him!' my lady added--for a closing shot.

She knew how to carry the war into the enemy's country.
He glared at her, uncertain what to believe.

'I'll see for myself,' he said at last; but sullenly, and as if he foresaw a check.
He was in the act of turning to carry out his intention, when Lady Dunborough, with great presence of mind, called to a servant who was passing the foot of the stairs.

The man came.