This is one that needs thought before more words are spoken." Two days later, John Fletcher had a long talk with Phil.

The latter was delighted when he heard the project, which was greatly in accord with both sides of his character.

As an English lad, he looked forward eagerly to adventure and peril; as French and of the reformed religion, he was rejoiced at the thought of fighting with the Huguenots against their persecutors, and of serving under the men with whose names and reputations he was so familiar.
"I do not know your uncle's plans for you, as yet, Phil," his father said.

"He went not into such matters, leaving these to be talked over after it had been settled whether his offer should be accepted or not.

He purposes well by you, and regards you as his heir.