"Only go and see for yourself, sir, I implore you," said Ishmael earnestly.
"When do you return to Scotland, Ishmael?"
"When you are ready to accompany me, sir; I am waiting only for you," answered Ishmael, smiling.
"Then we will go by the early express train to-morrow morning," said
Mr. Brudenell.
"Very well, sir; I shall be ready," smiled Ishmael.
Mr. Brudenell rang for tea. And when it was set on the table he ordered the waiter to call him at five o'clock the next morning, to have his bill ready, and get a fly to the door to take them to the Great Northern Railroad Station in time to meet the six o'clock express train for Edinboro'.
After tea the two gentlemen remained conversing some little time longer, and then retired to their bed-chamber, where, being without the help and hindrance of a valet, they packed their own portmanteaus. And then they went to bed early in order to secure a long and good night's rest, preparatory to their proposed journey of the next morning.
CHAPTER LII.
THE MEETING OF THE SEVERED PAIR.
For she is wise, if I can judge of her;
And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true;
And true she is as she hath proved herself;
And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true
She shall be placed within my constant soul.
—Shakspeare