"Good—"
"But, Pomphrey, one would wonder at thy devotion to Cedric?"
"I loved him, first."
"That does not say thou lovest thy second love better, eh?"
"By heaven, I love her, there—thou hast it." Buckingham gave vent to his natural inclination and laughed boldly.
"Then, follow her. We may presume she will be safe kept 'til London gives her rest and wine and finds a locker for her nurse."
"Then my errand is finished. I will bid thee adieu."
CHAPTER XVI
BUCKINGHAM'S ADVENTURE
Buckingham, returning to the village, where his escort met him, then went to a small unused cabin in the thick woods beyond. Here he changed his attire, making ready for a quick journey and one fraught with some adventure.