The truth is, he calculated much, and justly, upon Sir Everard's fondness for Edward, which made him unlikely to resent any step that he might take in due submission to parental authority.

Two letters announced this determination to the Baronet and his nephew.

The latter barely communicated the fact, and pointed out the necessary preparations for joining his regiment.

To his brother, Richard was more diffuse and circuitous.

He coincided with him, in the most flattering manner, in the propriety of his son's seeing a little more of the world, and was even humble in expressions of gratitude for his proposed assistance; was, however, deeply concerned that it was now, unfortunately, not in Edward's power exactly to comply with the plan which had been chalked out by his best friend and benefactor.