'When I am in England I shall visit them often.'
He submitted.
'The man up here wounded is recovering?'
'Yes, my lord. I am learning to nurse the wounded, with the surgeon to direct me.'
'Matters are sobering down?—The workmen?'
'They listen to reason so willingly when we speak personally, we find.'
The earl addressed Chillon. 'Your project of a Spanish expedition reminds me of favourable reports of your chief.'
'Thoroughly able and up to the work,' Chillon answered.
'Queer people to meddle with.'
'We 're on the right side on the dispute.'