You may trust to any of them. And now, farewell; and, if
possible, leave London before nightfall--the sooner the better. Where
is your servant?"
"He has returned to Master Heatherstone this morning."
"You have done right. Lose no time to leave London; and don't be in a
hurry in your future plans. You understand me. If any one accosts you
on the road, put no trust in any professions. You, of course, are
going down to your relations in the north. Have you pistols?"
"Yes, sir; I have a pair which did belong to the unfortunate Mr.
Ratcliffe."
"Then they are good ones, I'll answer for it; no man was more
particular about his weapons, or knew how to use them better.
Farewell, Master Armitage, and may success attend you!"
Mr. Langton held out his hand to Edward, who respectfully took his
leave.
CHAPTER XXII.
Edward was certain that Mr. Langton would not have advised him to
leave London if he had not considered that it was dangerous to remain.
He therefore first called upon the Hamburgh merchant, who, upon his
explanation, gave him a letter of credit to a friend who resided in
the city of York; and then returned to the hotel, packed up his
saddle-bags, paid his reckoning, and, mounting his horse, set off on
the northern road.
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