Won't some of my friends here be astonished when they hear it, particularly the Earl of Rochester, when he finds out that he has had a marquis for a page?
Ah, here comes George, and bearing a summons from Count L'Estrange at last." George approached, and intimated that Sir Norman was to follow him to the presence of his master.
"Au revoir, then," said Hubert.

"You will find me here when you come back." Sir Norman, with a slight tremor of the nerves at what was to come, followed the king's page through halls and anterooms, full of loiterers, courtiers, and their attendants.

Once a hand was laid on his shoulder, a laughing voice met his ear, and the Earl of Rochester stood beside him! "Good-morning, Sir Norman; you are abroad betimes.

How have you left your friend, the Count L'Estrange ?" "Your lordship has probably seen him since I have, and should be able to answer that question best." "And how does his suit progress with the pretty Leoline ?" went on the gay earl.

"In faith, Kingsley, I never saw such a charming little beauty; and I shall do combat with you yet--with both the count and yourself, and outwit the pair of you!" "Permit me to differ from your lordship.