Where do you think this takes place?
y the Ministry, by the Queen, Perhaps the United Kingdom.
Did Colonel Esmond have friends in high places?
he had other great friends in power now. Yes.
Who promised to protect Esmond?
Lord Duke of Hamilton and Brandon. Lord Duke of Hamilton and Brandon.
What position was Esmond offered?
offer to take Mr. Esmond as secretary. Secretary to His Grace.
Where would that have taken place?
on his Paris. In Paris.
Was His Grace certain Esmond would accept the offer?
no doubt he intended that proposal should be rejected. No.
Why did Esmond not accept?
could not bear the thoughts of attending his mistress farther than the church-door after her marriage