What I have to request is, that you will never quit this room while I
am still here unless you are relieved by Oswald; so that the intendant
or any body else may have no opportunity of having any private
communication with me, or forcing me to listen to what they may have
to say. I made this known to Oswald before you came in."
"Depend upon it, it shall be so, Edward, for I am of your opinion.
Clara came tome just now, and I had much trouble, and was compelled to
be harsh, to get rid of her importunity."
When the surgeon called, he pronounced Edward out of danger, and that
his attendance would be no longer necessary. Edward felt the truth of
this. All that he required was strength; and that he trusted in a few
days to obtain.
Oswald was sent over to the cottage, to ascertain how Pablo was going
on by himself. He found that every thing was correct, and that Pablo,
although he felt proud of his responsibility, was very anxious for
Humphrey's return, as he found himself very lonely. During Oswald's
absence on this day, Humphrey never quitted the room; and although the
intendant came up several times, he never could find an opportunity of
speaking to Edward, which he evidently wished to do.
To the inquiries made as to how he was, Edward always complained of
great weakness, for a reason which will soon be understood.
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