[The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 by W. Harrison Ainsworth]@TWC D-Link bookThe Star-Chamber, Volume 1 CHAPTER IX 25/28
"It was at his lordship's instance I came here.
He takes a warm interest in you, Madame." "I shall ever be beholden to his lordship, I am sure," Madame Bonaventure said, casting down her eyes and blushing, or feigning to blush, "as well as to you, Monseigneur." "My Lord Roos avouched," pursued Buckingham, "that at the Three Cranes I should find the prettiest hostess and the best wine in London; and on my faith as a gentleman! I must say he was wrong in neither particular. Brighter eyes I have never beheld--rarer claret I have never drunk." "Oh, Monseigneur! you quite overwhelm me.
My poor house can scarcely hope to be honoured a second time with such a presence; but should it so chance"-- "You will give me as good welcome as you have done to-day.
No lack of inducement to repeat the visit.
Sir Giles Mompesson!" "My lord Marquis." "I lay my commands upon you, good Sir Giles, that no further molestation be offered to Madame Bonaventure, but that you give a good report of her house.
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