The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 208: what you’re looking at

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THE LAWYERS 191 “ Well, I see no harm in that,” exclaimed Mr. Marlow. “ Eh, Malton, what do you say? ”’ “T do not wish to behave harshly or cruelly to the un- happy young woman,” was the latter gentleman’s more measured response. “My house is yonder, the white cottage which you see amongst the trees in that lane to the left,’’ and Lady Bess extended her arm in the direction which she indicated. “ Well, then, how shall we manage? ’’ exclaimed Marlow. “Oh, I know. We will fasten the horse by the bridle to the carriage, and take our prisoner inside with us. Here, you hold her tight, Malton, while I dispose of the horse. ’Pon my soul, it is a splendid animal. I have often admired it, but little thought it was ridden by a highwayman, or rather, a highway-woman.”’ While thus chattering, Mr. Marlow attached the horse’s bridle to the back of the carriage, and that being done, Lady Bess was desired to enter the vehicle. This she at once did without the slightest indication of any failure of courage. ‘Then the two lawyers being likewise ensconced within the vehicle, the equipage drove away. ° In a few minutes it reached the bottom of the slope, and passing out of the main road, entered the lane in which Lady Bess’s residence was situated. This was soon gained, and the carriage, with the dark chestnut trotting behind 11, stopped in front of a neat cottage almost embowered in trees and having a very picturesque appearance. ‘Who the deuce would have thought,’’ exclaimed Mr. Marlow, as he bustled out of the vehicle, ‘‘ that this beautiful place was occupied by so lawless a character? ’Pon my soul, it appears like a dream. Young woman, you ought to be ashamed of yourself, such a good-looking person as you are — ”’ “Come, come, Marlow, don’t let us reproach her,’’ inter- rupted Mr. Malton, as he held tight hold of Lady Bess’s arm while she descended from the vehicle. ‘‘ She will be punished enough, I dare say.” “Will you let me take my horse to the stable?” she inquired, ‘‘ for I have no groom on the premises. A man who lives at yon hut ’”’ — and she pointed to a little cottage at a short distance — “is in the habit of coming to attend upon it.” ) CONnNIELOOKS (C(O)