The thought was sweet to intoxication, and his eager anticipation seemed to put wings to his feet.
How different were his feelings as he drew near to the great city this second time! It was just about a year since he had entered it for the first time, a stranger, homeless, well-nigh penniless, and very uncertain of the reception he should receive from his kinsfolk on the bridge.

Now he stepped towards the region of shining lights with all confidence and joy.

He was rich past his wildest hopes, for the treasure had proved to be far greater than even his fondest dreams had credited; and he knew that when division was made, it would be no niggard portion that would fall to the share of the finder.

He had won for himself such goodwill from his kinsfolk as would stand him in good stead in days to come.

He had enlarged his scholarship, made for himself a number of friends of all degrees, and, above all, had won the love of his cousin Cherry, and a position which would enable him speedily to ask her at her father's hands.