5/15 'Good day, master!' 'And good day to you,' replied the secretary, nursing his leg. You are heated.' 'So would you have been, master,' said Hugh, wiping his face, 'if you'd been running here as fast as I have.' 'You know the news, then? 'Dear me! Come; then I AM the first to make you acquainted with your distinguished position, after all. Do you see the King's Arms a-top ?' he smilingly asked, as he took a large paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and held it out for Hugh's inspection. |