He surely would be able to give him all information.
Mr.Darnley looked up in wonder at the announcement of his visitor's name--the Earl of Mountdean.

What could the earl possibly want of him?
His wonder deepened as he recognized in the earl the stranger at the burial of whose fair young wife he had assisted three years before.

The earl held out his hand.
"You are surprised to see me, Dr.Darnley?
You recognize me, I perceive." The rector contrived to say something about his surprise, but Lord Mountdean interrupted him hastily: "Yes, I understand.

I was traveling as Mr.Charlewood when my terrible misfortune overtook me here.

I have returned from Italy, where I have been spending the last three years.