When the Berners with Raphael were in the carriage, Clement and Beatrix Pendleton took leave, reiterating their intention to visit Black Hall the next day.
"And I also must be with you at an early hour, Mrs. Berners; for it will be necessary to begin at once to prepare your defence. I would also like to learn, Mr. Berners, whom you intend to associate with me in counsel," said young Sheridan, as he took leave of the lady and gentleman.
"We will settle all that in the morning, Sheridan, and of course I myself must be with you in the defence," replied Lyon Berners.
And they shook hands for the last time, and the young lawyer ordered the coachman to drive on.
"The old ladies at the Hall will be prepared to receive you, Berners. I took care to dispatch a messenger to them two hours ago, to announce your coming," said Captain Pendleton, calling after them.
Lyon stretched his head out of the window, and nodded and waved his hand, as the carriage passed out of the village.
CHAPTER XIII.
HOME.
| There blend the ties that strengthen |
| Our hearts in hours of grief, |
| The silver links that lengthen |
| Joy's visits when most brief!—Bernard Barton. |