Mr.Parmalee dare not come to the house.

Sir Everard had driven him forth with blows and abuse, and forbidden him to enter the grounds.

My lady knew this, and was forced to meet him by stealth." "Where was Sir Everard on this night ?" "At a military dinner given by Major Morrell, here in Worrel." "What time did he return to Kingsland Court ?" "At half past eleven, as nearly as I can judge.

I did not see him for some ten or fifteen minutes after; then Claudine, my lady's maid, came and aroused me--said Sir Everard was in my lady's dressing-room and wished to see me at once." "You went ?" "I went immediately.

I found Sir Everard in a state of passionate fury no words can describe.