phrey trapped in his pit-fall, sir, and we have
soon tamed him," replied Edward.

"Well, then, Edward Armitage, good-bye," said the Intendant, extending
his hand to him; "we must meet soon again."

The Intendant then went out of the cottage, and joined his people
outside. Edward went out after him; and as the Intendant mounted his
horse, he said very coldly to Edward, "I shall keep a sharp look-out on
your proceedings, sir, depend upon it; I tell you so decidedly, so fare
you well."

With these words the Intendant put the spurs to his horse, and rode
away.

"What made him speak so sharply to you, Edward?" said Humphrey.

"Because he means kindly, but does not want other people to know it,"
replied Edward. "Come in, Humphrey; I have much to tell you and much to
surprise you with."

"I have been surprised already," replied Humphrey. "How did this
Roundhead know Clara's father so well?"

"I will explain all before we go to bed," replied Edward; "let us go in
now."

The two brothers had a long conversation that evening, in which Edward
made Humphrey acquainted with all that had passed between him and the
Intendant.

"It's my opinion, Edward," said Humphrey, "that he thinks matters have
been carried too far, and that he is sorry that he belongs to the
Parliamentary party. He finds out, now that it is too late, that he has
allied himself with those who have very different feelings and motives
than his own, and has assisted to put power into the hands of those who
have not the scruples which he has."

"Yes; and in ridding themselves of one tyranny, as they considered it,
they have every prospect of falling into the hands of a greater tyrant
than before; for, depend upon it, Cromwell will assume the sovereign
power, and rule this kingdom with a rod of iron."

"Well, many more are, I have no doubt, or soon will be, of his opinion;
and the time will come, be it sooner or later, when the king will have
his own again. They have proclaimed him in Scotland already. Why does
he not come over and show himself? His presence would, I think, induce
thousands to flock to him,--I'm sure that it would me."

"I am very glad of this good intelligence with the Intendant, Edward, as
it will not now be necessary for us to be so careful; we may go and come
when we please. I almost wish you could be persuaded to accept any
eligible offer he may make you. Many no doubt are in office, and
serving the present government, who h