It is still less wonderful, that, believing this, he promptly promised to lose no time in obeying the summons, determining momentarily to forget his political, in order to look a little after his personal interests.
The reader will understand, of course, that all these details were unknown to the inmates of the Hall, beyond the fact of the expected arrival of Sir Reginald Wychecombe, and that of the circumstance of the half-blood; which, in its true bearing, was known alone to Tom.

Their thoughts were directed towards the situation of their host, and little was said, or done, that had not his immediate condition for the object.
It being understood, however, that the surgeons kept the sick chamber closed against all visiters, a silent and melancholy breakfast was taken by the whole party, in waiting for the moment when they might be admitted.

When this cheerless meal was ended, Sir Gervaise desired Bluewater to follow him to his room, whither he led the way in person.
"It is possible, certainly, that Vervillin is out," commenced the vice-admiral, when they were alone; "but we shall know more about it, when the cutter gets in, and reports.

You saw nothing but her number, I think you told me ?" "She was at work with private signals, when I left the head-land; of course I was unable to read them without the book." "That Vervillin is a good fellow," returned Sir Gervaise, rubbing his hands; a way he had when much pleased; "and has stuff in him.

He has thirteen two-decked ships, Dick, and that will be one apiece for our captains, and a spare one for each of our flags.