He has his life before him.

He will bear his part in many a pitched battle, and, doubtless, in many a private adventure.

He is his own master, and, as long as he does his duty, there are none to say, 'you must not do that; you must not say that; you must preserve your dignity; you must speak softly and discreetly; you must wait patiently.' "I envy you, Master Kennedy.

I envy you, from the bottom of my heart! Come often to see me.

You will always be welcome;" and, turning abruptly away, he left the chamber hurriedly, to conceal the tears which filled his eyes.
His counsellors shook their heads solemnly, but Colonel O'Brien said, warmly: "What the king says is natural, for a man of his age; and, for my part, it has increased my respect for him.