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156 his sad reflections, that he had not even heard the knock.

"It is all well, my honest fellow," replied he; "what is your business?"

"I am sent, sir, by my master, Sir Aubrey, to tell you that he has something of consequence to communicate, and wishes to see you."

"Wishes to see me?" muttered De Brooke; "something of consequence to communicate?"

"Yes, sir; I was desired to say, that he wishes you to call upon him without delay; and that he does not intend leaving his study until he has seen you."

With this, the man departing, De Brooke prepared to fulfil the desire of his father.