She bitterly reproached her daughter for having played her cards so ill, and vowed vengeance on the proud lord of the manor, in curses loud and deep.
"Rachel's character, though not quite so harshly defined, possessed too much of the vindictive nature of the mother.

She had loved Sir Alexander with all the ardour of a first youthful attachment.

His wealth and station were nothing to her--it was the man alone she prized.

Had he been a peasant, she would have loved as warmly and as well.

Lost to her for ever, she overlooked the great pecuniary favours just conferred upon her mother and herself, and only lived to be revenged.
"It was while smarting under their recent disappointment that these women were sought out and bribed by Robert Moncton to become his agents in a deep-laid conspiracy, which he hoped to carry out against Sir Alexander and his family.
"Robert Moncton was still unmarried, and Dinah took the charge of his establishment, being greatly enraged with her beautiful daughter for making a run-away match with Roger Mornington, Sir Alexander's huntsman, who was a handsome man, and the finest rider in the county of York.
"After an absence of five years, Sir Alexander suddenly returned to Moncton Park, accompanied by a young and lovely bride.