'
'So are we all,' said Lord Colambre.
Hannibal was well patted, and then they parted. In returning home they
met Sir James Brooke.
'I told you,' said Sir James, 'I should be in London almost as soon as
you. Have you found old Reynolds!'
'Just come from him.'
'How does your business prosper! I hope as well as mine.'
A history of all that had passed up to the present moment was given, and
hearty congratulations received.
'Where are you going now, Sir James?--cannot you come with us?' said
Lord Colambre and the count.
'Impossible,' replied Sir James;--'but, perhaps, you can come with
me--I'm going to Gray's, to give some old family diamonds, either to be
new set or exchanged. Count O'Halloran, I know you are a judge of these
things; pray, come and give me your opinion.'
'Better consult your bride elect!' said the count.
'No; she knows little of the matter--and cares less,' replied Sir James.
'Not so this bride elect, or I mistake her much,' said the count, as
they passed by the window and saw Lady Isabel, who, with Lady Dashfort,
had been holding consultation deep with the jeweller; and Heathcock,
playing PERSONNAGE MUET.
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