The Nest of the Sparrowhawk

By: Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

Book Excerpt: ...Firstly," he began solemnly, "there's an heiress secondly our master--poor as a church mouse--thirdly a young scholar--secretary, they call him, though he writes no letters, and is all day absorbed in his studies ... Well, mistress," he concluded, turning a triumphant gaze on her, "tell me, prithee, what happens?""What happens, Master Hymn-of-Praise? ... I do not understand. What does happen?""I'll tell thee," he replied sententiously, "when I have found out; but mark my words, mistress, there's something going on in this house ... Hush not a word to that young jackanapes," he added as a distant clatter of pewter mugs announced the approach of Master Courage. "Watch with me, mistress, thou'lt perceive something. And when I have found out, 'twill be the beginning of our fortunes."Once more he placed a warning finger on his lips; once more he gave Mistress Charity a knowing wink, and her wrist an admonitory pressure, then he resumed his staid and severe manner, his saintly mien and somewhat nasal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08KH3RCVK
• ISBN13: 9798678265623
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"