He showed no surprise that the Marquis was leaving so unexpectedly.
He had been with him, fighting in Portugal and with the Army of Occupation in France and he was always prepared for any emergency without making a fuss.
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The Marquis, having finished his breakfast, sent for his secretary.
He gave him instructions that Letty Lesse was to leave his house in Chelsea immediately.
His secretary, Mr. Barlow, who had been with him for some years, made no comment.
He was, however, more concerned when the Marquis told him to cancel all his arrangements for the next week.
“All, my Lord?” he expostulated. “But the party on Tuesday night is being given especially in your Lordship’s honour. And His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent, is expecting you to drive with him on Thursday to Wimbledon to
