He told his father not to worry about him. He said that he could not return to Brussels because he was going to make his way and send them a great deal of money. He enclosed some bills in the envelope, and he felt proud.
The other letter was to the sister and contained the money in payment for the laces and also payment of the amount the sister had loaned him.
He still had money in his pocket. He bought food. But Trompke ate most of it. Somehow Philippe did not feel hungry. He was too excited.
Chapter XI
FOUND
The shadows were falling in Bruges. The high towers were reflected in the canals. The city was slowly being covered by night.
A terrible, lonesome feeling came over Philippe as he watched the darkness stealing on. How could he stay all night in the ghostly darkness of this old city? His teeth began to chatter.
A boy about his own age came up to him.