Now, what do you
propose--to leave this instantly?"
"Certainly, if you think it advisable."
"My advice, then, is to leave London immediately. I will give you
letters to some friends of mine in Lancashire and Yorkshire; in either
county you can remain unnoticed, and make what preparations you think
necessary. But do nothing in haste--consult well, and be guided by
them, who will, if it is considered advisable and prudent, join with
you in your project. I need say no more. Call upon me to-morrow
morning, an hour before noon, and I will have letters ready for you."
Edward rose to depart, and thanked Mr. Langton for his kindness.
"Farewell, Master Armitage," said Langton; "to-morrow, at the eleventh
hour!"
Edward then quitted the house, and delivered the other letters of
credence; the only one of importance at the moment was the one of
credit; the others were to various members of the Parliament, desiring
them to know Master Armitage as a confidential friend of the
intendant, and, in case of need, to exert their good offices in his
behalf. The letter of credit was upon a Hamburgh merchant, who asked
Edward if he required money. Edward replied that he did not at
present, but that he had business to do for his employer in the north,
and might require some when there, if it was possible to obtain it so
far from London.
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