elements, and were so discontented, so full of jealousy
and ill-will, that I am not surprised at the result. One thing is
certain, that there must be a much better feeling existing between all
parties, before such a man as Cromwell can ever be moved from his
position; and, for the present, the cause may be considered as lost."

"You are right, Edward," replied the Intendant; "I would they were
better; but, as they are, let us make the best of them. You have now
seen enough to have subdued that fiery zeal for the cause which
previously occupied your whole thoughts; now let us be prudent, and try
if we cannot be happy."

CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.

It was only to Oswald that Edward made known what had occurred; he knew
that he was to be trusted. The next day Edward resumed his forester's
dress, while another one was preparing for him, and went over to the
cottage; where, with the consent of the Intendant, he proposed remaining
for a few days. Of course Edward had not failed to acquaint the
Intendant with his proposed plans relative to Chaloner and Grenville,
and received his consent; at the same time advising that they should
gain the other side of the Channel as soon as they possibly could.
Edward found them all very anxious for his arrival. Humphrey and Pablo
had been to the cottage, which they had found undisturbed since the
capture of the robbers, and made everything ready for the reception of
the two Cavaliers, as on their first journey they took with them a
cart-load of what they knew would be necessary. Chaloner and Grenville
appeared to be quite at home already, and not very willing to shift
their quarters. They, of course, still retained their troopers'
clothes, as they had no other to wear until they could be procured from
Lymington; but, as we have before mentioned, they were in no want of
money. They, had been amusing the girls and Humphrey with a description
of what had occurred during the campaign, and Edward found that he had
but little to tell them, as Chaloner had commenced his narrative with an
account of his first meeting with Edward when he had been attacked by
the highwaymen. As soon as he could get away, Edward went out with
Humphrey to have some conversation with him.

"Now, Humphrey, as you have pretty well heard all my adventures since
our separation, let me hear what you have been doing."

"I have no such tales of stirring interest to narrate as Chaloner has
been doing as your deputy