away? The Prime Minister had decided that the
Emperor and the Prince should remain altogether in
ignorance of the charges which were preferred against
the man; but of that these doubters were unaware.
There was but little time for a man to go about town
and pick up the truth from those who were really informed;
and questions were asked in an uncomfortable and restless
manner. ’Is your Grace going?’ said
Lionel Lupton to the Duchess of Stevenage,—having
left the House and gone into the park between six and
seven to pick up some hints among those who were known
to have been invited. The Duchess was Lord Alfred’s
sister, and of course she was going. ’I
usually keep engagements when I make them, Mr Lupton,’
said the Duchess. She had been assured...