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At this moment the Lady Elizabeth and the Lady Jane Grey were
announced.
The two lords exchanged significant glances, and Hertford stepped quickly
toward the door. As the young girls passed him, he said in a low voice--
"
I pray ye, ladies, seem not to observe his humours, nor show surprise
when his memory doth lapse--it will grieve you to note how it doth stick
at every trifle."
Meantime Lord St. John was saying in Tom's ear--
"
Please you, sir, keep diligently in mind his majesty's desire. Remember
all thou canst--SEEM to remember all else. Let them not perceive that
thou art much changed from thy wont, for thou knowest how tenderly thy
old play-fellows bear thee in their hearts and how 'twould grieve them.
Art willing, sir, that I remain?--and thine uncle?"
Tom signified assent with a gesture and a murmured word, for he was
already learning, and in his simple heart was resolved to acquit himself
as best he might, according to the King's command.
In spite of every precaution, the conversation among the young people
became a little embarrassing at times. More than once, in truth, Tom was
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