“No.”

“Will you come with me, then? I know the country. The nearest town is four miles away. I am going there to send help. Will you like to come?”

She did not immediately reply.

“May I present myself?” he added, “I am Lord Hurstmanceaux.”

She looked up quickly.

“Indeed? You are very like your sister.”

“Which one? I have several.”

“Lady Kenilworth.”

He laughed.

“That is a great compliment. She is the beauty of the family. Do you know her? She is one of the beauties of England.”