Not one proof of vice or even irregularity of conduct had been or could be brought against him.

He farther informed Emmeline, that not only the Marquis but the Marchioness and the whole family appeared much disposed in his favour, particularly Lord Louis, who declared that if he might not have him for a tutor, he would have no one else, and not go to Germany or to any school at all.

The Marquis had promised to give him a decided answer as soon as he had consulted Lord St.Eval on the subject.

He knew, Myrvin concluded, that her influence was great with the Earl, and it was for that reason and that alone he had ventured to address her.
Emmeline reflected long and deeply on this letter.

Had she listened to the powerful pleadings of her deep affection, she would have shrunk from thus using her influence, however small, to send him from England,--yet could she hesitate?
had she indeed forgotten herself to follow that only path of duty she had pointed out to him?
Brief indeed were her moments of indecision.