"No; and I am afraid there is but little chance."
"Had the late baronet, his elder brother, any family?"
"What, Sir William? No; or Sir Henry would not have come into the title."
"He might have had daughters," replied I.
"Very true; now I think of it, there was a girl, who died when young."
"Is the widow of Sir William alive?"
"Yes; and a very fine woman she is; but she has left Ireland since her husband's death."
I did not venture to ask any more questions. Our conversation had roused Mr Cophagus and the other passenger; and as I had reflected how I should behave in case of recognition, I wished to be prepared for him. "You have had a good nap, sir," said I, turning to him.
"Nap—yes—coach nap, bad—head sore—and so on. Why—bless me—Japhet—Japhet New—yes—it is."
"Do you speak to me, sir?" inquired I, with a quiet air.