An opening was made for her
instantly.
There! that was the very way his father stood with his feet on the
steps. And Miss Nugent was IN IT.'
Lord Colambre forgot what he was going to say--with some difficulty
recollected.
'This pocket-book,' said he, 'which your son restored to me--I intend
it for your daughter--don't keep it, as your son kept it for me, without
opening it. Let what is within-side,' added he, as he got into the
carriage, 'replace the cloak and gown, and let all things necessary
for a bride be bought; "for the bride that has all things to borrow has
surely mickle to do."--Shut the door, and drive on.'
'Blessings be WID you,' cried the widow, 'and God give you grace!'
CHAPTER XIII
Larry drove off at full gallop, and kept on at a good rate, till he got
out of the great gate, and beyond the sight of the crowd; then, pulling
up, he turned to Lord Colambre--'PLASE your honour, I did not know nor
guess ye was my lord, when I let you have the horses; did not know who
you was from Adam, I'll take my affidavit.'
'There's no occasion,' said Lord Colambre; 'I hope you don't repent
letting me have the horses, now you do know who I am?'
'Oh! not at all, sure; I'm as glad as the best horse I ever crossed,
that your honour is my lord--but I was only telling your honour, that
you might not be looking upon me as a TIME-SERVER.
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