Every one holding high rank or title was present.

Lady Douglas with kindling eye glanced through the different rooms and pronounced the affair a decided success.
Mary Douglas experienced a feeling of sadness while drawing a comparison between the present occasion and one in which Lady Rosamond was an honored guest.

She could not but feel a deep yearning towards her old friend--a fond and tender longing to embrace the beautiful Lady Rosamond Bereford.
The drawing-rooms reflected credit upon those who assisted in the decorations.

Brilliant colors, banners, emblems, mottoes, flags, pennons, and coats of arms were intermingled with an eye to harmony and graceful effect.
The military precedence on every hand shewed the spirit which influenced Sir Howard and his distinguished family.

Nearly all the gentlemen of the household were distinguished by their uniform.