Beadle's Dime Novels No. 298: The Hussar Captain — page 33: what you’re looking at

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ANXIETIES. | 87 Howe had frequently sought his advice in the councils held with his Generals. “Dord Lionel, I am indeed happy to meet you, for I in- . tended writing you a note after breakfast,” said Salome, ofter- ing the nobleman a seat beside ber. f “Tndeed! Then would that I had remained away tnti [ had received:the precious. missive,” answered Lord Iienel in a voice peculiarly rich and well modulated. “ But, how can I serve you, Miss Tarleton?” be continued, as his eye detected the pale and careworn features of Salome and Lucille. “As we bave finished breakfast, let us adjourn to the ]i- brary and I will tell you, my lord, for again aw I going to trespass upon your kindness,” said Salome, rising and lead- ing the way from the breakfast room, followed by Lucille, Mrs. Tarleton and the nobleman. “Be seated, my lord, and as what you were kind enough to do for me is no secret. to my mother or Miss Vancourt, let me at once say that my brother—it was he to whom I sent the pass—arrived last night and visited us here, but left soon after, promising to-return ere midnight.” “And he has not returned ?” “No, my lord, and I fear some evil bas befallen him.” “TI think not; in fact, I am assured not, or else I would have heard it, for: you may know, Miss Tarleton, I am _ ho- nored with the confidence of Lord Howe.” “Yes, and I felt assured’ you could find out for me, had he been arrested.” ‘No, he is not a prisoner, I am certain, for the capture of the Hussar Captain would create too great a stir in the cily to keep it quiet; no, he has been detained somewhere, and yet, to relieve your minds I will at once sally forth and ; endeavor to ‘find some trace of him; so, with the hope that you will cheer up, ladies, I will say, aw revoir,” Leaving the mansion, Lord Lionel wended his way in the direction of the bhead-quarters of General Howe, which were at the “ Kennedy House,” and upon his. arrival was at once _ admitted by the sentinel, who politely saluted him, although he was not in a military dress. “Well, Lord Lionel, you are early; but have you brewke =? commiclbooks.conn sn