"Is the boy gone?"
"Yes; he is gone back to the cottage;" and Edward then stated how he
had killed the heifer, and wanted to obtain the calf.
"I've an idea that you will find that boy very useful, if he is
properly managed."
"I think so too," replied Edward; "and I am glad to perceive that he
is already attached to all of us. We treat him as ourselves."
"You are right; and now for the news that I have to tell you. The Duke
Hamilton, the Earl of Holland, and Lord Capel have been tried,
condemned, and executed."
Edward sighed. "More murder! but we must expect it from those who have
murdered their king. Is that all?"
"No. King Charles the Second has been proclaimed in Scotland, and
invited to come over."
"That is indeed news," replied Edward. "Where is he now?"
"At the Hague; but it was said that he was going to Paris."
"That is all that you have heard?"
"Yes; that was what was current when Master Heatherstone, was in town.
His man, Samson, gave me the news; and he further said, 'that his
master's journey to London was to oppose the execution of the three
lords; but it was all in vain.'"
"Well," replied Edward, after a pause, "if the king does come over,
there will be some work cut out for some of us, I expect.
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