We ought to have two dogs here. I will speak
to my brother. Now run forward and open the gate of the yard, and
throw them some hay, Pablo, while I go and call my sisters."
The flock of goats were much admired, and the next morning were driven
out into the forest to feed, attended by Pablo and Holdfast. When it
was dinner time, Pablo drove the flock near to the cottage, telling
the dog to mind them. The sensible animal remained at once with the
goats until Pablo's return from dinner; and it may be as well to
observe here, that in a few days the dog took charge of them
altogether, driving them home to the yard every evening; and as soon
as the goats were put into the yard, the dog had his supper; and the
dog took care, therefore, not to be too late. To return to our
narrative.
On Saturday, Humphrey and Pablo went to Lymington, to bring home
Edward's clothes, and Humphrey made Pablo acquainted with all that he
wanted to know, in case it might be necessary to send Pablo there
alone.
Edward remained with his sisters, as he was to leave them on the
Monday.
Sunday was passed as usual; they read the service at old Armitage's
grave, and afterward they walked in the forest; for Sunday was the
only day on which Alice could find time to leave her duties in the
cottage.
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