'
But none of these considerations moved Fergus. He admired the luxuriant
beauty of the country, and the situation of many of the seats which they
passed. 'Is Waverley-Honour like that house, Edward?'
'It is one half larger.'
'Is your uncle's park as fine a one as that?'
'It is three times; as extensive, and rather resembles a forest than a
mere park.'
'Flora, will be a happy woman.'
'I hope Miss Mac-Ivor will have much reason for happiness, unconnected
with Waverley-Honour.'
'I hope so too; but, to be mistress of such a place, will be a pretty
addition to the sum total.'
'An addition, the want of which, I trust, will be amply supplied by some
other means.'
'How,' said Fergus, stopping short, and turning upon Waverley--'How am
I to understand that, Mr. Waverley?--Had I the pleasure to hear you
aright?'
'Perfectly right, Fergus.'
'And I am to understand that you no longer desire my alliance, and my
sister's hand?'
'Your sister has refused mine,' said Waverley, 'both directly, and by
all the usual means by which ladies repress undesired attentions.'
'I have no idea,' answered the Chieftain, 'of a lady dismissing or a
gentleman withdrawing his suit, after it has been approved of by her
legal guardian, without giving him an opportunity of talking the matter
over with the lady.
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