For instance, let us make a list of all our guests, and then let
one of us act as secretary, and sign the invitations, which shall be
like tickets. No other name need appear, and the hosts will indicate
themselves at the place of rendezvous.'
'My Lords,' said Lord Squib, 'I rise to propose the health of Mr.
Secretary Annesley, and I think if anyone carry the business through, it
will be he.'
'I accept the trust. At present be silent as night; for we have much to
mature, and our success depends upon our secrecy.'
CHAPTER IX.
_The Fete of Youth and Beauty_
ARUNDEL DACRE, though little apt to cultivate an acquaintance with
anyone, called on the young Duke the morning after their meeting. The
truth is, his imagination was touched by our hero's appearance. His
Grace possessed all that accomplished manner of which Arundel painfully
felt the want, and to which he eagerly yielded his admiration. He
earnestly desired the Duke's friendship, but, with his usual _mauvaise
honte_, their meeting did not advance his wishes. He was as shy
and constrained as usual, and being really desirous of appearing to
advantage, and leaving an impression in his favour, his manner was even
divested of that somewhat imposing coldness which was not altogether
ineffective.
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