Hast aught plotting
in the hem of thy purfle, or in thy holiday ruff and fardingale? Come
with us, wench;--the gallant Earl of Tyrone would sport himself bravely
in thy bedchamber, pretty innocent!"
"If my gallantry were akin to mine office,--then, lady, would I spare
thy bosom and mine own nature this extremity. Believe me, thou shall
suffer no rudeness at my hands."
The officer bowed low, observing her confusion and distress.
"Go with, us," said her father, "and leave not until our search is over.
Mayhap he may find a lover in thy shoe, or in the wrinkles of thy
rose-tie." He entered the chamber as he said this. It was a little room,
tricked out with great elegance and beauty. Indian cabinets were there,
and other costly ornaments, inlaid with ivory and pearl, in the
arrangement of which, and of the other furniture, considerable taste was
displayed. A lute lay in one corner;--tambour-work and embroidery
occupied a recess near the window;--the clothes' presses showed their
contents neatly folded, and carefully set out to the best advantage.
"I'faith, wench, thy chamber seems well fitted for so goodly a brace of
guests--not a thread awry.
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