Doubtless these he will spend under his mother's care; but as it is as well to provide against everything, I will furnish your dame with a letter to the knight who will probably succeed me as Grand Prior of the English langue, asking him to see to the care and education of the boy up to the time when he can proceed to Rhodes.

We may hope, my dear Tresham, that there will be no occasion to use such documents, and that you and I may both be able personally to watch over his career.

Still, it is as well to take every precaution.

I shall, of course, give D'Aubusson full particulars about you, your vow, and your wishes." "I thank you greatly, old friend," Sir Thomas said.

"It has taken a load off my mind.