It is a post of confidence, and I
shall know all that is going on, which I can not do while I am
secluded in the forest; and, depend upon it, we shall have stirring
news."
"I suppose you think that the king will come over," replied Oswald.
"I feel certain of it, Oswald; and that is the reason why I want to be
where I can know all that is going on."
"Well, sir, it is my opinion that the king will come over, as well as
yours; yet I think at present he stands but a poor chance; but Master
Heatherstone knows more on that score than any one, I should think;
but he is very close."
The conversation then changed, and, after a ride of eight hours, they
arrived at the intendant's house. Edward gave Billy into Oswald's
charge, and knocked at the door. Phoebe let him in, and asked him into
the sitting-room, where he found the intendant alone.
"Edward Armitage, I am glad to see you, and shall be still more so if
I find that you have made up your mind to accept my proposition. What
is your reply?"
"I am very thankful to you for the offer, sir," replied Edward, "and
will accept it if you think that I am fitting for it, and if I find
that I am equal to it; I can but give it a trial, and leave if I find
it too arduous or too irksome.
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