“By following implicitly my directions. You are young, ardent, and enthusiastic, moreover—in love; now I am neither: so I condition with you, so tender am I of the majesty of the law, and my own unblemished honour, that until I point out what is meet to be done, you take no step in this matter, beyond following this man home.”
“I promise all, sir—everything—anything.”
“’Tis well. You will follow him home, and then come at once to me. Dog the fox to his lair; and I’ll unearth him, you may depend!”
“When is he coming, sir?” said Albert, with trembling eagerness.
“That I cannot tell you. You must be in wait for him—I would have you now remain in this house until he comes again.”
“I will not stir from the door.”
“You shall have a room here; and should this man come again, with his importunate suit, I will give him something, and, during the time I am engaging him in conversation, you can take measures to follow him.”
“Sir, you have made me a new man—my blood bounds lightly through my veins—I long for you to look upon my Ada.”
“I shall be gratified,” said Learmont.
“Oh, she is beautiful!”