ONE LOVE AGAINST ANOTHER Ridgeway passed another sleepless night.

Had not Veath said he could win her love, even though it were pledged to another?
The thought gave birth to a fear that he was not perfectly sure of her love, and that it might turn to Henry Veath, after all.

In the early morning hours, between snatches of sleep, he decided to ask Lady Huntingford's advice, after explaining to her the dilemma in full.

He would also tell Grace of Veath's declaration, putting her on guard.

Breakfast time found the sea heavy and the ship rolling considerably, but at least three people gave slight notice to the weather.