I think he is a very good man, mother; I think he is better than the Quakers, though he does not talk as if he thought himself a saint.
"O mother, there is Uncle Humphrey looking up at us! I pray you let me go down to him.

I long so greatly to hear what Uncle Charles is saying.

And I shall be safe in his care." "I think I will come, too," said Hannah, whose interest and curiosity were keenly aroused; and after signalling as much to Humphrey, they threw on their cloaks and hoods, and were soon out in the streets, where an excited crowd had gathered.
"The posts have come in," said Humphrey, as they made their way slowly along, "and there is news of fresh disasters, and nearer.

In a few minutes we shall have more news.

Men have gone in who promise to come out and read us the letters.