"
"Won't I be mobbed when I go back! but that's always the case, make
haste or not, so it's all one. However, I do think I must be agoing
now, so good-by, Mr. Forester; and tell Jacob Armitage's grandson that
I shall be glad to see him, for old Jacob's sake; and it's hard, but
I'll find him something to drink when he calls."
"I will: I shall see him to-morrow." replied Oswald, getting into the
cart; "so good-by, Benjamin," much to the satisfaction of Oswald, who
thought that he would never go.
They went away at a rapid pace to make up for lost time, and soon
disappeared around the corner of the street. Oswald then got out
again, summoned Edward, and having called for the flour and other
heavy articles, they set off on their return.
During the drive, Oswald made known to Edward the information which he
had gained from Benjamin, and at a late hour they arrived safely at
the cottage.
They staid up but a short time, as they were tired; and Oswald had
resolved upon setting off before daylight on the following morning,
which he did without disturbing any one; for Humphrey was up and
dressed as soon as Oswald was and gave him something to eat as he went
along. All the others remained fast asleep. Humphrey walked about a
mile with Oswald, and was returning to the farm when he thought, as he
had not examined his pitfall for many days, that he might as well look
at it before he went back.
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