20/36 In our great joy we had almost forgotten to recognize one of Lady Rosamond's warmest adherents--one always in attendance upon her ladyship, ready to engage in any fun, frolic, or excursion, in the direction of fields or woods--no less a personage than John Douglas; no longer important Johnnie, but a well-bred gentleman, hearty, jovial, merry, with bravery stamped upon every lineament of his face. Sir Thomas Seymour has not lived to see this. Lady Bereford is also among the number. She has paid her last debt. |