" "I am almost afraid to utter it," said Kneebone; "but Thames Darrell is murdered. " "He then," continued the woollen-draper, "is no longer considered—" "How, Sir?" cried Thames, advancing, "what is the meaning of your reference to my name? Have you dared to insult this lady? If so—" "Insult her!" replied Kneebone, rising, and endeavouring to hide his embarrassment under a look of defiance. ” At this point she had perceived that she was drifting from her subject.