I asked John to go down to the turn- pike-house, where I had dismissed the chaise, and bring my trunk, which I had left there: and then, while I removed my bonnet and shawl, I questioned Mary as to whether I could be accommodated at the Manor House for the night; and finding that arrangements to that effect, though difficult, would not be impossible, I informed her I should stay.
Rogué a John que fuese a la casilla de camineros donde había despedido el coche, a buscar mi equipaje; pregunté a Mary, mientras me quitaba el sombrero y el chal, si podía instalarme en la casa durante aquella noche, y hallando que, aunque difícil, no era imposible, le informé que deseaba quedarme.