t I am burnt very much in my arm," said Edward. "Have you
anything that will be good for it?"

"Yes, I think I have: wait a moment."

Oswald went into the cottage and returned with some salve, with which he
dressed Edward's arm, which proved to be very severely burnt.

"How grateful the Intendant ought to be--and will be, I have no doubt!"
observed Oswald.

"And for that very reason I shall saddle my pony and ride home as fast
as I can; and, do you hear, Oswald, do not show him where I live."

"I hardly know how I can refuse him, if he requires it."

"But you must not. He will be offering me a situation in the forest, by
way of showing his gratitude; and I will accept of none. I have no
objection to save his daughter, as I would save the daughter of my worst
enemy, or my worst enemy himself, from such a dreadful death; but I do
not want their thanks or offers of service. I will accept nothing from
a Roundhead; and as for the venison in the forest, it belongs to the
king, and I shall help myself whenever I think proper. Good-bye,
Oswald, you will call and see us when you have time?"

"I will be with you before the week is out, depend upon it," replied
Oswald.

Edward then asked Oswald to saddle his pony for him, as his arm
prevented him from doing it himself, and as soon as it was done he rode
away for the cottage.

Edward rode fast, for he was anxious to get home and ascertain the state
of poor old Jacob; and, moreover, his burnt arm was very painful. He
was met by Humphrey about a mile from the cottage, who told him that he
did not think that the old man could last many hours, and that he was
very anxious to see him. As the pony was quite tired with the fast pace
that Edward had ridden, Edward pulled up to a walk, and as they went
along acquainted Humphrey with what had passed.

"Is your arm very painful?"

"Yes, it is indeed," replied Edward; "but it can't be helped."

"No, of course not, but it may be made more easy. I know what will do
it some good; for I recollect when Benjamin burnt his hand at Arnwood,
what they applied to it, and it gave him great relief."

"Yes, very likely; but I am not aware that we have any drugs or medicine
in the cottage. But here we are: will you take Billy to the stable,
while I go on to old Jacob?"

"Thank God that you are come, Edward," said the old forester, "for I was
anxious to see you before I die; and something tells me that I have but
a short time to rem