Sir Hugo had sent for him to his chambers with the note--"Come immediately. Something has happened:" a preparation that caused him some relief when, on entering the baronet's study, he was received with grave affection instead of the distress which he had apprehended.

Sir Hugo had sent a note to his chambers- "Come immediately. Something has happened." Expecting bad news on entering the baronet's study, he was relieved to be received with affection. 