"They are bringing it down, sir."

     "Go you to the church: see if Mr. Wood (the clergyman) and the clerk are there: return and tell me."

     The church, as the reader knows, was but just beyond the gates; the footman soon returned.

     "Mr. Wood is in the vestry, sir, putting on his surplice."

     "And the carriage?"

     "The horses are harnessing."

     "We shall not want it to go to church; but it must be ready the moment we return: all the boxes and luggage arranged and strapped on, and the coachman in his seat."

     "Yes, sir."

     "Jane, are you ready?"