elating to his brother in-law, his exile, and the
pilgrimage of Zadisky; he then related the circumstances of Sir Robert's
engagement to Lord Clifford's daughter, his establishment in his uncle's
seat, and his own obligations to return time enough to be present at the
marriage: "But before I go," said he, "I will give my daughter to the
heir of Lovel, and then I shall have discharged my duty to him, and my
promise to Sir Philip Harclay."

"You have nobly performed both," said Sir Philip, "and whenever you
depart I shall be your companion."

"What," said Edmund, "am I to be deprived of both my fathers at once?
My honoured lord, you have given away two houses--where do you intend to
reside?"

"No matter," said the Baron; "I know I shall be welcome to both."

"My dear Lord," said Edmund, "stay here and be still the master; I shall
be proud to be under your command, and to be your servant as well as
your son!"

"No, Edmund," said the Baron, "that would not now be proper; this is
your castle, you are its lord and master, and it is incumbent on you to
shew yourself worthy of the great things Providence has done for you."

"How shall I, a young man, acquit myself of so many duties as will be
upon me, without the advice and assistance of my two paternal friends?
Oh, Sir Philip! will you too leave me? once you gave me hopes--"

He stopped greatly affected.

Sir Philip said, "Tell me truly, Edmund, do you really desire that I
should live with you?"

"As truly, sir, as I desire life and happiness!"

"Then, my dear child, I will live and die with you!"

They embraced with tears of affection, and Edmund was all joy and
gratitude.

"My good Lord," said Sir Philip, "you have disposed of two houses, and
have none ready to receive you; will you accept of mine? It is much at
your service, and its being in the same county with your eldest son,
will be an inducement to you to reside there."

The Baron caught Sir Philip's hand.

"Noble sir, I thank you, and I will embrace your kind offer; I will be
your tenant for the present; my castle in Wales shall be put in repair,
in the meantime; if I do not reside there, it will be an establishment
for one of my younger sons."

"But what will you do with your old soldiers and dependants?"

"My lord, I will never cast them off. There is another house on my
estate that has been shut up many years; I will have it repaired and
furnished properly for the reception of my old men: I will