CHAPTER VII.
"What, though we wade in wealth or soar in fame?
Earth's highest station ends in 'Here he lies.'"
Young.
Having previously given a day to Mr. and Mrs. Arden, the General proposed leaving town. His sister had expressed much regret on the occasion, and particularly to Rosilia, who had felt deeply touched by so considerate a kindness. The Philimores also had testified their concern; even Edmund, whose conduct had appeared to her so singularly fraught with gloom, shook her by the hand with that frank cordiality he had been formerly wont to show: after some words of "Remember me to Mrs. De Brooke," and with the concluding part of his speech fluttering upon his lips, he withdrew, and his former gloom overshadowed his brow as he retired.
Nothing occurred during the short journey of the General and his daughter until they reached
