He appeared to be of a middle age , and taller than any of the other three who attended attend him , whereof one was a page that held hold up his train , and seemed to be somewhat longer than my middle finger ; the other two stood one on each side to support support him .

Denham noticed notice that , although silent , she kept sufficient control control of the situation to answer answer immediately her mother appealed appeal to her for help , and yet it was obvious to him that she attended attend only with the surface skin of her mind .