"No, my lord."
In silence the money passed.
"Better get out at once," said the Marquess shortly.
"I'm—I'm very sorry, my lord, that this should have happened."
"Tck! I heard what he said. I don't blame you. If you want a reference, you can give my name. That'll do."
Anthony bowed and left him. The sprawling figure was showing signs of life. He passed through the hall quickly.
Half an hour later, his baggage in hand, he descended the kitchen stairs.
At the foot of these he encountered the second footman.
"'Elp!" said the latter. "Don' say you've got the bird, mate?"
"Got it in one," said Anthony.