Harry received a letter from one of the king's most attached adherents, who was in waiting upon him at Hampton, begging him to repair there at once, as his majesty desired the aid of a few of those upon whom he could best rely, for an enterprise which he was about to undertake.

Harry showed the letter to his father.
"You must do as you will, Harry," the colonel said.

"For myself, I stick to my determination to meddle no more in the broils of this kingdom.
Could I trust his Majesty, I would lay down my life for him willingly; but I cannot trust him.

All the misfortunes which have befallen him, all the blood which has been poured out by loyal men in his cause, all the advice which his best councilors have given him, have been thrown away upon him.

He is as lavish with his promises as ever, but all the time he is intending to break them as soon as he gets ample chance.