I am satisfied we can dispose of this objection." "Your grandfather's brother, and the late head of your family, lies dead in this house; it is proper his successor should be present at his funeral obsequies." "We thought of that, also.

Sir Reginald has kindly offered to appear in my place; and, then, there is the chance that the meeting with Monsieur de Vervillin will take place within the next eight-and-forty hours; whereas my uncle cannot be interred certainly for a week or ten days." "I see you have well calculated all the chances, young sir," said Sir Gervaise, smiling.

"Bluewater, how does this matter strike you ?" "Leave it in my hands, and I will see to it.

You will sail near or quite twenty-four hours before me, and there will be time for more reflection.
Sir Wycherly can remain with me in the Caesar, in the action; or he can be thrown aboard the Plantagenet, when we meet." After a little reflection, Sir Gervaise, who liked to give every one a fair chance, consented to the arrangement, and it was decided that Wycherly should come out in the Caesar, if nothing occurred to render the step improper.
This arrangement completed, the vice-admiral declared he was ready to quit the Hall.

Galleygo and the other servants had already made the dispositions necessary for embarking, and it only remained to take leave of the inmates of the dwelling.