However, one thing is certain, that if those fellows can
not stalk a deer themselves, they will do all they can to prevent
others; so you must be on the alert, for the punishment is severe."
"I fear them not; the only difficulty is, that we shall not be able to
find a sale for the venison now," replied Edward.
"Oh never fear that; I will give you the names of those who will take
all your venison off your hands without any risk on your part, except
in the killing of it. They will meet you in the park, lay down ready
money, and take it away. I don't know, but I have an idea, that this
new intendant, or what you may call him, is not so severe as he
pretends to be. Indeed, his permitting you to say what he did, and his
own words relative to the colonel, convince me that I am right in the
opinion that I formed."
"Do you know who he is?"
"Not much about him, but he is a great friend of General Cromwell, and
they say has done good service to the Parliamentary cause; but we
shall meet again, for the forest is free at all events."
"If you come here," continued Oswald, "do not carry your gun--and see
that you are not watched home. There are the dogs for your
grandfather. Why, how old must you be, for Jacob is not more than
sixty or thereabout?"
"I am fifteen, past, nevertheless.
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