noon
But ever my mind returned to Lady Mary , and to my misfortune in being pursued around chairs and tables by my angel 's mother . I had also managed to have a bitter quarrel with the noble father of this lovely creature . It was hardly possible that I could be joyous over my prospects . At noon I returned to the inn , approaching with some display of caution . As I neared it , a carriage followed by some horsemen whirled speedily from the door . I knew at once that Lady Mary had been taken from me . She was gone with her father and mother back to London .