"
"Yes, and a large shed for them to lie in when the snow is on the
ground."
"Now I recollect, when we used to go to Lymington, I saw a great many
goats, and I have no doubt that they are to be purchased. I will soon
ascertain that for you, from the landlord of the hostelry," replied
Edward. "We will drive there first, as I must ask him to recommend me
to a tailor."
On their arrival at Lymington, they went straight to the hostelry, and
found the landlord at home. He recommended a tailor to Edward, who
sent for him to the inn, and was measured by him for a plain suit of
dark cloth. Edward and Humphrey then went out, as Edward had to
procure boots, and many other articles of dress, to correspond with
the one which he was about to assume.
"I am most puzzled about a hat, Humphrey," said Edward: "I hate those
steeple-crowned hats worn by the Roundheads; yet the hat and feather
is not proper for a secretary."
"I would advise you to submit to wear the steeple-crowned hats,
nevertheless," said Humphrey. "Your dress, as I consider, is a sort of
disgrace to a Cavalier born, and the heir of Arnwood; why not,
therefore, take its hat as well? As secretary to the intendant, you
should dress like him; if not, you may occasion remarks, especially
when you travel on his concerns.
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