“It was,” said the squire, gravely.
“He was a friend of Lord Clydesfold’s. I will call him next. He is in court, I suppose?” and he looked around.
“He is not in court. He is abroad,” said the squire.
Mr. Edgar’s eyes glittered.
“Abroad,” he said, as if carelessly. “Why has he gone abroad?”
“He was called by business.”
“When did he leave, sir?” asked Mr. Edgar.
“Two nights ago,” said the squire.
“Really, my lord, I must submit that this appears to me quite irrelevant and calculated to cause unnecessary pain to others,” said Mr. Sewell.
“I see no reason to interfere,” said the judge again.