"
"You are right, Edward," replied the intendant; "I would they were
better, but as they are, let us make the best of them. You have now
seen enough to have subdued that fiery zeal for the cause which
previously occupied your whole thoughts; now let us be prudent, and
try if we can not be happy."
CHAPTER XXIV.
It was only to Oswald that Edward made known what had occurred; he
knew that he was to be trusted. The next day, Edward resumed his
forester's dress, while another one was preparing for him, and went
over to the cottage, where, with the consent of the intendant, he
proposed remaining for a few days. Of course, Edward had not failed to
acquaint the intendant with his proposed plans relative to Chaloner
and Grenville, and received his consent; at the same time advising
that they should gain the other side of the Channel as soon as they
possibly could. Edward found them all very anxious for his arrival.
Humphrey and Pablo had been to the cottage, which they had found
undisturbed since the capture of the robbers, and made every thing
ready for the reception of the two Cavaliers, as, on their first
journey, they took with them a cart-load of what they knew would be
necessary. Chaloner and Grenville appeared to be quite at home
already, and not very willing to shift their quarters.
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