Charlotte Smith

“ Lady Llancarrick began to reason, and to prove very logically that nobody ought to give way to such violent emotions. Her eyes, however, had followed Montalbert till he disappeared;—though when Rosalie eagerly inquired which way he went, it was a piece of intelligence she did not choose to communicate. ”

“ Claudine could not act for her; a stranger herself, and naturally helpless, she could only sit and weep by the bedside of her mistress; or, when she appeared to have an interval of sense, ask directions of her, which Rosalie was unable to give, or which, if given, were incoherent and impracticable.
The apothecary now consulted Lady Llancarrick on the propriety of sending for a physician. Uncertain how far the finances of the sufferer might answer such an expence, and fearful of being called upon herself to supply any deficiency, Lady Llancarrick would give no advice ”

“ Lady Llancarrick found that neither Walsingham nor Montalbert appeared; that she had no chance of making an interesting or profitable acquaintance by her affected humanity, and that she might, perhaps, be involved in trouble, and even in expence; to both of which, but particularly the latter, she had a decided aversion. As to Miss Gillman, she had no will of her own, but contented herself with gentle repetitions of the words, "Poor dear creature!—Sweet unfortunate!——alas! ”

“ The man, who had a countenance which seemed made on purpose to execute such a commissions, answered, with sullen coldness, "Madam, we can say nothing to all this—we must obey the order of our employer—we act legally, and cannot enter into any discussion....Come, Mrs. ”