Should the squire meet the boy anywhere about the house, he must at once notice the condition of his face; and even if he did not meet him, he could not fail to notice it on Sunday, when he sat beside him in the pew.

It would be better, therefore, that he should at once report the matter to him.
Without saying a word to Richard of his intentions, he therefore went to the squire's study, and told him what had taken place, as he had learned it from Richard.

The squire listened silently.
"Very well, Mr.Robertson.You were quite right to tell me about it.

Of course, I cannot suffer my nephew to be treated in this manner.

At the same time, I am sorry that it was Walsham's son.