I would rather never see England again than live here to be ruled by King Cromwell and his canting Ironsides." "So be it, my son," the colonel said.

"I do not strive to dissuade you, for methinks had I been of your age I should have chosen the same.
Should your fortunes lead you abroad, as they likely will, I shall send you a third of my income here.

The rest will be ample for me.

There will be little feasting or merriment at Furness Hall until the cloud which overshadows England be passed away, and you be again by my side.

There is little fear of my being disturbed.