Why say all you think ?" "I fear nothing, my lord." The earl was silent; his gray face seemed to grow grayer, but it might be that just then the sun went under a cloud, and he was suddenly folded in shadow.

After a moment he spoke again.
"I am quite satisfied with you so far, Mr.Grant; and as I should not like to employ you in direct opposition to Mr.Carmichel--not that I belong to his church--we will arrange matters before he can hear of the affair.

What salary do you want ?" Donal replied he would prefer leaving the salary to his lordship's judgment upon trial.
"I am not a wealthy man," returned his lordship, "and would prefer an understanding." "Try me then for three months, my lord; give me my board and lodging, the use of your library, and at the end of the quarter a ten-pound-note: by that time you will be able to tell whether I suit you." The earl nodded agreement, and Donal rose at once.

With a heart full of thankfulness and hope he walked back to his friends.

He had before him pleasant work; plenty of time and book-help; an abode full of interest; and something for his labour! "'Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee!'" said the cobbler, rejoicing against the minister; "'the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.'" In the afternoon Donal went into the town to get some trifles he wanted before going to the castle.