"
"You are right, Humphrey, that is possible; and I would not have the
life of a fellow-creature on my conscience."
"I think it would be advisable, Edward, that I should set off early
to-morrow on the pony, and see Oswald, tell him all that has occurred,
and show him where the pitfall is."
"I believe that would be the best plan, Humphrey."
"Yes," said Alice, "it would be dreadful that a man should die in so
wicked a state; let him be taken out, and perhaps he will repent."
"Won't God punish him, brother?" said Edith.
"Yes, my dear; sooner or later the vengeance of Heaven overtakes the
wicked. But I am very tired after so long a walk to Prayers, and then
to bed."
The danger that Edward had incurred that day was felt strongly by the
whole party; and, with the exception of Pablo there was earnest
devotion and gratitude to Heaven when their orisons were offered up.
Humphrey was off before daybreak, and at nine o'clock had arrived at
the cottage of Oswald, by whom he was warmly greeted before the cause
of his unexpected arrival was made known. Oswald was greatly annoyed
at Humphrey's narration, and appeared to be very much of the opinion
of Pablo, which was, to leave the scoundrel where he was; but, on the
remonstrance of Humphrey, he set off, with two of the other verderers,
and before nightfall Humphrey arrived at the pitfall, where they heard
Corbould groaning below.
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