Law flung a coin at her as he sped through the hall and down the stair.
"'Twas to Bloomsbury Square," he said, as he sprang into saddle and set
heel to the flank of the good horse. "To Bloomsbury Square, then, and
fast!"




CHAPTER X

THE RUMOR OF THE QUARREL


Meantime, at the Knollys mansion, there were forthcoming other parts of
the drama of the day. The butler announced to Lady Catharine, still
sitting dreaming by the window, Sir Arthur Pembroke, now late arrived on
foot. Lady Catharine hesitated. "Show the gentleman to this room," she
said at length.

Pembroke came forward eagerly as he entered. "Such a day of it, Lady
Kitty!" he exclaimed, impulsively. "You will pardon me for coming thus,
when I say I have just been robbed of my horse. 'Twas at your very door,
and methinks you must know the highwayman. I have come to tell you of
the news."

"You don't mean--"

"Yes, but I do! 'Twas no less than Mr. Law, of Scotland. He hath taken
my horse and gone off like a whirlwind, leaving me afoot and friendless,