ng a man as Humphrey; but he felt that
he could not be comfortable until the evil impression against him was
removed, and he knew that Humphrey had a great deal of sterling good
sense. His reception was cool; but when the explanation was made,
Humphrey was more than satisfied, as it showed that the Intendant had
been their best friend, and that it was from a delicacy on the part of
Patience, rather than from any other cause, that the misunderstanding
had occurred. Humphrey inquired if he had permission to communicate the
substance of their conversation to his brother, and Mr Heatherstone
stated that such was his wish and intention when he confided it to
Humphrey. It is hardly necessary to say that Humphrey took the earliest
opportunity of writing to Edward at the direction which Chaloner had
left with him.

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN.

But we must follow Edward for a time. On his arrival at Paris he was
kindly received by King Charles, who promised to assist his views in
joining the army.

"You have to choose between two generals, both great in the art of war--
Conde and Turenne; I have no doubt that they will be opposed to each
other soon--that will be the better for you, as you will learn tactics
from such great players."

"Which would your majesty recommend me to follow?" inquired Edward.

"Conde is my favourite, and he will soon be opposed to this truculent
and dishonest court, who have kept me here as an instrument to
accomplish their own wishes, but who have never intended to keep their
promises and place me on the English throne. I will give you letters to
Conde and recollect that whatever general you take service under you
will follow him, without pretending to calculate how far his movements
may be right or wrong--that is not your affair. Conde is now just
released from Vincennes; but, depend upon it, he will be in arms very
soon."

As soon as he was furnished with the necessary credentials from the king
Edward presented himself at the levee of the prince of Conde.

"You are here highly spoken of," said the prince, "for so young a man.
So you were at the affair of Worcester? We will retain you, for your
services will be wanted by and by. Can you procure any of your
countrymen?"

"I know but of two that I can recommend from personal knowledge; but
these two officers I can venture to pledge myself for."

"Any more?"

"That I cannot at present reply to your highness--but I should think it
very