Will, had I had but one more night at the Green Lion, we'd e'en have needed a special chair to carry home my winnings of their English gold." Enter then, a few moments later, "Beau" Law, "Jessamy" Law, late of Edinboro', gentleman, and a right gallant figure of a man.

Tall he was indeed, and, so clad, making a picture of superb manhood.

Ease and grace he showed in every movement.

His long fingers closed lightly at top of a lacquered cane which he had found within the box.

Deep ruffles of white hung down from his wrists, and a fall of wide lace drooped from the bosom of his ruffled shirt.