Chapter 34: Old Acquaintance

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌⁠Charles said he would ride on to the Basket of Roses and bid the landlord prepare a supper against the arrival of the rest. Clare stayed behind to protect the Beau from the hysterical excitement of Mrs. Courteen, who would not be pacified by anything less formidable than an armed escort. She had made up her mind that highwaymen were abroad, refused to allow the chaise to drive fast lest they might