The lad took the letter, shrugged his shoulders as he read it, and handed it back.
“That’s plain enough,” he said bitterly.
“Do you think so? I don’t. I can’t make out the end.”
“You are to call for Lady Gowan, and take her to Sir Robert’s quarters.”
“No, no, I mean about a farewell visit.”
“Well, isn’t that plain?”
“But we shall go too.”
“I don’t think so. Your mother is the Princess’s friend, and she does not wish to lose her. You will both have to stay.”
“Impossible!” cried Frank excitedly.
“Well, we shall see,” said Andrew meaningly.