"
"Your brother is a very sensible young man, sir; therefore, I have
hopes," replied Patience.
"A quality which it appears you do not give me credit for, Miss
Heatherstone."
"Not when pride or vindictive feelings obtain the mastery," replied
she.
"Perhaps you will find that I am not quite so proud, or bear such ill-
will, as I did when I first saw your father, Miss Heatherstone; and
some allowance should be made, even if I did show such feelings, when
you consider that I was brought up at Arnwood."
"True--most true, Master Armitage. I had no right to speak so boldly,
especially to you, who risked your own life to save the daughter of
one of those Roundheads who treated the family of your protector so
cruelly. You must forgive me; and now, farewell!"
Edward bowed, and then turned to the intendant, who had apparently
been waiting while the conversation was going on. The intendant bade
him a cordial farewell; Edward shook Clara by the hand, and the
cavalcade set off. They all remained outside of the cottage till the
party were at some distance, and then Edward walked apart with
Humphrey, to communicate to him the offer made by the intendant, and
ask his opinion.
"My opinion is made up, Edward, which is that you should accept it
immediately.
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