But I have little doubt that, in the dissensions incident to this heterogeneous mass of wild and desperate men, some opportunity may arise, by availing yourself of which, you may extricate yourself honourably from your rash engagement before the bubble burst.

If this can be managed, I would have you go to a place of safety in Flanders, which I shall point out.

And I think I can secure your pardon from Government after a few months' residence abroad.' 'I cannot; permit you, Colonel Talbot,' answered Waverley, 'to speak of any plan which turns on my deserting an enterprise in which I may have engaged hastily, but certainly voluntarily, and with the purpose of abiding the issue.' 'Well,' said Colonel Talbot, smiling, 'leave me my thoughts and hopes at least at liberty, if not my speech.

But have you never examined your mysterious packet ?' 'It is in my baggage,' replied Edward; 'we shall find it in Edinburgh.' In Edinburgh they soon arrived.

Waverley's quarters had been assigned to him, by the Prince's express orders, in a handsome lodging, where there was accommodation, for Colonel Talbot.