As it was, that first glance which Girasole threw at the English lord inspired him with the bitterest hate, which was destined to produce important results afterward.
Mrs.Willoughby was too good-natured and too wise to slight the Count in any way.

After introducing the two gentlemen she spoke a few more civil words, and then bowed him away.

But Girasole did not at all take the hint.

On the contrary, as the carriage started, he turned his horse and rode along with it on the side next Mrs.Willoughby.

Hawbury elevated his eyebrows, and stared for an instant, and then went on talking with Minnie.