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"Do you not think that the same feelings have passed in my mind,
Chaloner? Indeed, Humphrey will tell you that we were speaking on the
same subject but an hour ago. You must, however, be aware of the
difficulty I am in: were I in possession of Arnwood and its domain,
then indeed--but that is all over now, and I presume I shall shortly
see my own property, whose woods are now in sight of me, made over to
some Roundhead, for good services against the Cavaliers at Worcester."
"Edward," replied Chaloner, "I have this to say to you. and I can say
it because you know that I am indebted to you for my life, and that is
a debt that nothing can cancel: if at any time you determine upon
removing your sisters from this, recollect my maiden aunts at
Portlake. They can not be in better hands, and they can not be in the
hands of any person who will more religiously do their duty toward
them, and be pleased with the trust confided to them. They are rich,
in spite of exactions; but in these times, women are not fined and
plundered as men are; and they have been well able to afford all that
has been taken from them, and all that they have voluntarily given to
the assistance of our party. They are alone, and I really believe that
nothing would make them more happy than to have the care of the two
sisters of Edward Beverley--be sure of that.
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