Cut off--root and branch--more's the
pity. That was a sad business. But come in; we must not talk here, for
walls have ears, they say, and one never knows who one dares to speak
before now."
Oswald and Edward then entered with the landlord, and arrangements
were made between Master Andrew and the latter for a regular supply of
venison during the season, at a certain price; but as it would now be
dangerous to bring it into the town, it was agreed that when there was
any ready, Edward should come to Lymington and give notice, and the
landlord would send out people to bring it in during the night. This
bargain concluded, they took a glass with the landlord, and then went
into the town to make the necessary purchases. Oswald took Edward to
all the shops where the articles he required were to be purchased;
some they carried away with them; others, which were too heavy, they
left, to be called for with the cart as they went away. Among other
articles, Edward required powder and lead, and they went to a
gunsmith's where it was to be procured. While making his purchases,
Edward perceived a sword, which he thought he had seen before, hanging
up against the wall among other weapons.
"What sword is that?" said he, to the man who was measuring out the
powder.
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