I will give you letters
to Conde; and, recollect that whatever general you take service under,
you will follow him without pretending to calculate how far his
movements may be right or wrong--that is not your affair. Conde is
just now released from Vincennes, but depend upon it he will be in
arms very soon."
As soon as he was furnished with the necessary credentials from the
king, Edward presented himself at the levee of the Prince of Conde.
"You are here highly spoken of," said the prince, "for so young a man.
So you were at the affair of Worcester? We will retain you, for your
services will be wanted by-and-by. Can you procure any of your
countrymen?"
"I know but of two. that I can recommend from personal knowledge; but
these two officers I can venture to pledge myself for."
"Any more?"
"That I can not at present reply to your highness; but I should think
it very possible."
"Bring me the officers to-morrow at this hour, Monsieur Beverley--
_au revoir_."
The Prince of Conde then passed on to speak to other officers and
gentlemen who were waiting to pay their respects. Edward went to
Chaloner and Grenville, who were delighted with the intelligence which
he brought them. The next day they were at the prince's levee, and
introduced by Edward.
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