Keep quiet, therefore, I certainly shall, and also remain as I am now,
under a false name; but still I must and will mix up with other people
and know what is going on. I am willing to live in this forest and
protect my sisters as long as it is necessary so to do; but although I
will reside here, I will not be confined to the forest altogether."
"That's exactly what I think too, Edward--what I wish myself; but let
us not be too hasty even in this. And now, I will wish you a pleasant
ride; and, Edward, if you can, procure of the keepers some small shot
for me; I much wish to have some."
"I will not forget; good-by, brother."
Humphrey returned home to attend his farmyard, while Edward continued
his journey through the forest. Some estimate of the character of the
two boys may be formed from the above conversation. Edward was
courageous and impetuous hasty in his resolves, but still open to
conviction. Brought up as the heir to the property, he felt, more than
Humphrey could be expected to do, the mortification of being left a
pauper, after such high prospects in his early days: his vindictive
feelings against the opposite party were therefore more keen, and his
spirit mounted more from the conviction under which he labored.
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