Chapter 4: IV

IV The Hero “And which is Lucy’s? Can it be That puny fop, armed cap-a-pie, Who loves in the saloon to show The arms that never knew a foe.” Scott “My lady’s compliments, ma’am, and she would be much obliged if you would remain till she comes home,” was Coombe’s reception of Alison. “She is gone to Avoncester with Master Temple and Master Francis.” “Gone to Avoncester!” exclaimed Rachel, who had walked from church to Myrtlewood with Alison. “Mamma is go…