for you."

Edward rose to depart, and thanked Mr Langton for his kindness.

"Farewell, Master Armitage," said Langton; "to-morrow at the hour of
eleven!"

Edward then quitted the house, and delivered the other letters of
credence, the only one of importance at the moment was the one of
credit; the others were to various members of the Parliament, desiring
them to know Master Armitage as a confidential friend of the Intendant,
and in case of need to exert their good offices in his behalf. The
letter of credit was upon a Hamburgh merchant, who asked Edward if he
required money. Edward replied that he did not at present, but that he
had business to do for his employer in the north, and might require some
when there, if it was possible to obtain it so far from London.

"When do you set out? And to what town do you go?"

"That I cannot well tell till to-morrow."

"Call before you leave this, and I will find some means of providing for
you as you wish."

Edward then returned to the hotel. Before he went to bed he told
Sampson that he found that he had to leave London on Mr Heatherstone's
affairs, and might be absent some time; he concluded by observing that
he did not consider it necessary to take him with him, as he could
dispense with his services, and Mr Heatherstone would be glad to have
him back.

"As you wish, sir," replied Sampson. "When am I to go back?"

"You may leave to-morrow as soon as you please. I have no letter to
send. You may tell them that I am well, and will write as soon as I
have anything positive to communicate."

Edward then made Sampson a present, and wished him a pleasant journey.

At the hour appointed on the following day Edward repaired to Mr
Langton, who received him very cordially.

"I am all ready for you, Master Armitage: there is a letter to two
Catholic ladies in Lancashire, who will take great care of you; and here
is one to a friend of mine in Yorkshire. The ladies live about four
miles from the town of Bolton, and my Yorkshire friend in the city of
York. You may trust to either of them. And now, farewell; and, if
possible, leave London before nightfall--the sooner the better. Where
is your servant?"

"He has returned to Mr Heatherstone this morning."

"You have done right. Lose no time in leaving London; and don't be in a
hurry in your future plans. You understand me. If any one accosts you
on the road put no trust in any professions. You of course are goi