"
"He has the title, I presume," replied the gentleman.
"He has the title given to his grandfather, long before King Charles
was born, and I presume the Parliament do not intend to invalidate the
acts of former kings."
"May I inquire what relation you are to Jacob Armitage?"
"I believe I have said before, his grandson."
"You live with him?"
"I do."
"And if the old man dies, will inherit his property?"
Edward smiled, and looking at the young girl, said:
"Now, I ask you, maiden, if your father does not presume upon his
office."
The young girl laughed, and said:
"He is in authority."
"Not over me, certainly, and not over my grandfather, for he has
dismissed him."
"Were you brought up at the cottage, young man?"
"No, sir, I was brought up at Arnwood. I was playmate of the children
of Colonel Beverley."
"Educated with them?"
"Yes, for as far as my willfulness would permit, the chaplain was
always ready to give me instruction."
"Where were you when Arnwood was burned down?"
"I was at the cottage at that time," replied Edward, grinding his
teeth and looking wildly.
"Nay, nay, I can forgive any expression of feeling on your part, young
man, when that dreadful and disgraceful deed is brought to your
memory.
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