Midnight
The day , however , was passed in hunting ; and though he said nothing to either of the three ladies , it was understood by them as they returned to Portray that there was to be no quarrel . Lord George and Sir Griffin had discussed the matter , and Lord George took upon himself to say that there was no quarrel . On the morning but one following , there came a note from Sir Griffin to Lucinda , -- just as they were leaving home for their journey up to London , -- in which Sir Griffin expressed his regret if he had said anything displeasing to Mrs. Carbuncle . A Midnight Adventure Something as to the jewels had been told to Lord George ; -- and this was quite necessary , as Lord George intended to travel with the ladies from Portray to London . Of course , he had heard of the diamonds , -- as who had not ? He had heard too of Lord Fawn , and knew why it was that Lord Fawn had peremptorily refused to carry out his engagement . But , till he was told by Mrs. Carbuncle , he did not know that the diamonds were then kept within the castle , nor did he understand that it would be part of his duty to guard them on their way back to London .