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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Mistress Wilding by Rafael Sabatini: ally in the winning of Ruth's hand than out of any excessive concern
for Richard himself - had risen early and hastened to Lupton House,
in the hope, which he recognized as all but forlorn, of yet being able
to avert the disaster he foresaw for Richard.
Peering over the orchard wall as he rode by, he caught a glimpse,
through an opening between the trees, of Ruth herself and Diana on
the lawn beyond. There was a wicket gate that stood unlatched, and
availing himself of this Sir Rowland tethered his horse in the lane
and threading his way briskly through the orchard came suddenly upon
the girls. Their laughter reached him as he advanced, and told him
they could know nothing yet of Richard's danger.
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