I thanked him, and said it would be a vast Treat to us; and after a little Talk about Mrs. Gatty, and my offering him some Refreshment, which he readily selected in the Form of Cherry Brandy and Macarons, he went away.
Chapter IX.
Lady Betty's Masquerade.
Prudence was mighty pleased to hear of our Engagement, as it would afford her a near View of the gay World, which was what she had long been desiring. After the Shop was closed, we set forth, attended by Peter, who was also to see us safe back; and on reaching the Square, we descried the House directly by the lighted Flambeaux.
Both the private and public Entrance were already in Commotion; but we asked the Hall Porter for Mr. James, who presently appeared, still in Deshabille. "You have taken me at my Word," said he smiling, "Your Coming is of the earliest, and I dare not let you go up-Stairs yet, so you must wait awhile in the Servants' Hall, till the Company begin to arrive."