You see, his uncle and two or three of his cousins have joined the troop, and he would have joined, too, if you had not thought him too young." "The worst of you and Larry is, that you are always getting into some scrape together," Mr.Davenant said, with a smile.
"But I should not get into scrapes on such a business as this," Walter said indignantly.

"This is a serious affair, and of course, going with you, I should be very particular." "Yes, as long as I was close by, Walter.

However, I don't mind your taking Larry.

He would, as you say, be useful, and you will want somebody to look after your horse and act as your servant.

We may be separated, sometimes, for the troop may be sent on detached service, when I could not take you with me." The permission to take Larry quite reconciled Walter to the downfall of his hopes of going as cornet, and, in high spirits, he hastened down to the village, to tell Larry that his father had consented to his accompanying him.
All through January, Mr.Davenant was busy drilling his troop.