She spent the morning hours in her rooms; but when she heard the gates close she fancied herself alone in the great house, and went down into the sunny courtyard to breathe the air, and to give certain instructions to her faithful man.

She sent him to my house to speak with me; and that was all the message he had for the present.

However, he knew well enough what he was to do.

There was a strong smell of banknotes in the air, and the man kept his nose up.
Having despatched this important business, Hedwig set herself to walk up and down the paved quadrangle on the sunny side.

There was a stone bench in a warm corner that looked inviting.