Certainly, when we think
how we were left, by the death of old Jacob, to our own resources, we
have much to thank God for, in having got on so well."
"I agree with you, and also that it has pleased Heaven to grant us all
such good health. However, I shall be close at hand if you want me,
and Oswald will always call and see how you get on."
"I hope you will manage that he calls once a-week."
"I will if I can, Humphrey, for I shall be just as anxious as you are
to know if all goes on well. Indeed, I shall insist upon coming over
to you once a-fortnight; and I hardly think the intendant will refuse
me--indeed, I am sure that he will not."
"So am I," replied Humphrey. "I am certain that he wishes us all well,
and has, in a measure, taken us under his protection; but, Edward,
recollect, I shall never kill any venison after this, and so you may
tell the intendant."
"I will, and that will be an excuse for him to send some over, if he
pleases. Indeed, as I know I shall be permitted to go out with Oswald,
it will be hard if a stray buck does not find its way to the cottage."
Thus did they continue talking over matters till they arrived at the
cottage. Alice came out to them, saying to Humphrey,
"Well, Humphrey, have you brought my geese and ducks?"
Humphrey had forgotten them, but he replied, "You must wait till I go
to Lymington again on Saturday, Alice, and then I hope to bring them
with me.
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