If of the former nature then the difficulty might be very great
indeed; and it would be highly expedient that Stanbury should have some
one in Italy to assist him. It was Nora who suggested that he should
carry a letter of introduction to Mr Spalding, and it was she who wrote
it. Sir Marmaduke had not foregathered very closely with the English
Minister, and nothing was said of assistance that should be peculiarly
British. Then, at last, about three or four in the morning came the
moment for parting. Sir Marmaduke had suggested that Stanbury should
dine with them on the next day before he started, but Hugh had
declined, alleging that as the day was at his command it must be
devoted to the work of providing for his absence. In truth, Sir
Marmaduke had given the invitation with a surly voice, and Hugh, though
he was ready to go to the North Pole for any others of the family, was
at the moment in an aggressive mood of mind towards Sir Marmaduke.
'I will send a message directly I get there,' he said, holding Lady
Rowley by the hand, 'and will write fully to you immediately.
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