On rising, his first object was to seek out Leonard, and to relate his vision to him.

The apprentice listened in speechless wonder, and remained for some time lost in reflection.
"From any other person than yourself, sir," he said, at length, "I might have doubted this singular story, but coming from you, I attach implicit credence to it.

I _will_ obey your sainted daughter's injunctions; I _will_ struggle against the grief that overwhelms me, and will try to hope that her words may be fulfilled." "You will do wisely," rejoined Mr.Bloundel.

"After breakfast we will walk together to the farmhouse you spoke of at Kensal Green, and if its owner should prove willing to receive my family for a few weeks, I will remove them thither at once." Leonard applauded his master's resolution, expressing his firm conviction that Farmer Wingfield would readily accede to the proposal, and the rest of the family having by this time assembled, they sat down to breakfast.

As soon as the meal was over, Mr.Bloundel intrusted the care of the shop to Stephen and Blaize, and accompanied by Leonard, set forth.