He asked many people, but no one wanted the poor little country boy.
As Dick had no money for food, he soon became very, very hungry.
At last he grew so weak that he fell down before the door of a great house.
Here the cook found him and began to beat him with a stick.
"Run away, you lazy boy!" she cried.
Poor Dick tried to rise, but he was so faint from want of food that he could not stand.
Just then the owner of the house, Mr. Fitzwarren, came up. He took pity on the poor boy and ordered the cook to give him some food.
Then he turned to Dick and said:
"If you wish to work, you may help the cook in the kitchen. You will find a bed in the attic."
Dick thanked Mr. Fitzwarren again and again for his kindness.