“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.”