Edward here entered, and told his reverence that his horse was prepared. At this instant his eye caught his mother’s, and the resolution which he had so strongly formed was staggered when he recollected the necessity of bidding her farewell. The Sub-Prior saw his embarrassment, and came to his relief.
“Dame,” said he, “I forgot to mention that your son Edward goes with me to Saint Mary’s, and will not return for two or three days.”
“You’ll be wishing to help him to recover his brother? May the saints reward your kindness!”
The Sub-Prior returned the benediction which, in this instance, he had not very well deserved, and he and Edward set forth on their route. They were presently followed by Christie, who came up with his followers at such a speedy pace, as intimated sufficiently that hi
