"Consider us women, then," said Scott, laughing. "I will go and tell my friend that you will receive us."
"If my man agrees."
"That is understood."
"What is your friend's name?"
"Mr. Grant," answered Scott, knowing that the earl would not care to have his rank known in such a place. It might have led to extravagant terms for the accommodation rendered, and Scott considered that he had already offered liberal compensation.
He communicated to the earl the result of his mission.
"Do you think we shall get decent fare?" the earl inquired.
"I think so, but we may have to rough it a little. It won't be equal to our hotel."
"Oh, well, it will be an adventure. I have roughed it before."