So Irons went forth into the night and the roaring storm, dark and
alone, like an evil spirit into desert places; and Mervyn barred the
door after him, and returned to the cedar parlour, and remained there
alone and long in profound and not unnatural agitation.
CHAPTER LXXIII.
CONCERNING A CERTAIN GENTLEMAN, WITH A BLACK PATCH OVER HIS EYE, WHO
MADE SOME VISITS WITH A LADY, IN CHAPELIZOD AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD.
In the morning, though the wind had somewhat gone down, 'twas still
dismal and wild enough; and to the consternation of poor Mrs. Macnamara,
as she sat alone in her window after breakfast, Miss Mag and the major
being both abroad, a hackney coach drew up at the door, which stood
open. The maid was on the step, cheapening fish with a virulent lady who
had a sieve-full to dispose of.
A gentleman, with a large, unwholesome face, and a patch over one eye,
popped his unpleasant countenance, black wig, and three-cocked hat, out
of the window, and called to the coachman to let him out.
Forth he came, somewhat slovenly, his coat not over-well brushed, having
in his hand a small trunk, covered with gilt crimson leather, very
dingy, and somewhat ceremoniously assisted a lady to alight.
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