"And say you will not displace a man, my Lord, come what may!" exclaimed Talbot. "This battle must be fought—and the sooner the better! Your Lordship will find your justification in the unanimous resolve of your council."
This sentiment was echoed by all present, and by some of the more discreet an admonition was added, advising the Proprietary to handle the subject mildly with the ministry, in a tone of kind expostulation, which, as it accorded with Lord Baltimore's own feeling, met his ready acquiescence.
After despatching some business of less concern, the members of the council dispersed.
CHAPTER VII.
An old worshipful gentleman who had a great estate,
That kept a brave old house at a bountiful rate.
The Old and Young Courtier.
But who the countless charms can draw
That grac'd his mistress true?
Such charms the old world seldom saw,