CHAPTER XV.
Hugh Calveley.
Jocelyn at once comprehended that the person who had thus dashed the nosegay to the ground could be no other than Hugh Calveley.

But all doubt on the point was removed by Aveline herself who exclaimed in a reproachful tone--"O father! what have you done ?" "What have I done ?" the Puritan rejoined, speaking in a loud voice, as if desirous that his words should reach the assemblage outside.

"I have done that which thou thyself should'st have done, Aveline.

I have signified my abhorrence of this vain ceremonial.

But wherefore do I find you here?
This is no fitting sight for any discreet maiden to witness; and little did I think that daughter of mine would encourage such profane displays by her presence.