Sentence:  I was, however, glad at my heart, that Mrs. Moore came up so seasonably with notice, that dinner was ready. The fair fugitive was all in <WSD>alt</WSD>. She had the game in her own hands; and by giving me so good an excuse for withdrawing, I had time to strengthen myself; the Captain had time to come; and the Lady to cool. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition. (from 18th c.)