Just then, there came a knock upon the door and when Patsy opened it, there stood Lieutenant Jackson. Patsy bade him enter and took him to the study where Sir James sat in front of the fireplace. When Sir James heard who it was at the door, he put the cup and saucer down and pulled the blanket off of his lap and tried hard to focus his thoughts.
"Ah, Lieutenant Jackson, do come in and take a seat here by me and warm yourself in front of the fire. Patsy, do bring the good Lieutenant and me a goblet of brandy. That should take the chill off, eh Sir Lewis?"
"Yes, milord Wilson, I think a goblet would do the trick," replied Sir Lewis. "Please, Sir Lewis, call me James."
"Thank you, Sir James, I will."
Patsy returned carrying a silver tray with a silver and glass decanter and a pair of silv
