The day,
however, was passed in hunting; and though he said nothing to either of
the three ladies, it was understood by them as they returned to Portray
that there was to be no quarrel. Lord George and Sir Griffin had discussed
the matter, and Lord George took upon himself to say that there was no
quarrel. On the morning but one following, there came a note from Sir
Griffin to Lucinda just as they were leaving home for their journey up to
London, in which Sir Griffin expressed his regret if he had said anything
displeasing to Mrs. Carbuncle.
CHAPTER XLIV
A MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE
Something as to the jewels had been told to Lord George; and this was
quite necessary, as Lord George intended to travel with the ladies from
Portray to London. Of course he had heard of the diamonds, as who had not?
He had heard too of Lord Fawn, and knew why it was that Lord Fawn had
peremptorily refused to carry out his engagement. But, till he was told by
Mrs. Carbuncle, he did not know that the diamonds were then kept within
the castle, nor did he understand that it would be part of his duty to
guard them on their way back to London.
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