"Most certainly, sir," replied Mr De Benyon; "any information I can give you will be at your service. The Earl has four brothers. The eldest Maurice."
"Is he married?"
"Yes, and has two children. The next is William."
"Is he married?"
"No; nor has he ever been. He is a general in the army. The third is myself, Henry."
"You are married, I believe, sir?"
"Yes, with a large family."
"May I request you will proceed, sir?"
"Arthur is the fourth brother. He is lately married, and has two children."
"Sir, I feel much obliged to you; it is a curious and intricate affair. As I am here, I may as well ask one question, although not of great consequence. The earl is married, I perceive, by the peerage, but I do not find that he has any children."