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218 chairs, and arrived in safety at home; Ethel, at all events, completely tired. But the events of the day were not over. News had arrived in London that Mr. Trevanion had effected his escape. This, coupled with Mrs. Churchill's indiscreet visit, led to more severe measures. She was placed under confinement, though allowed to remain in her own house, on account of her age; but menaced with a fine, which would, if exacted, bring beggary along with it.