7/10 For this service, to me of immeasurable value, I will willingly cede those gewgaws to you." "But, rat me, sir," cried Foster in bewilderment, "tis too generous--'pon honour it is. No, rat me, I can't." "I have told you how great a boon you will confer. Believe me, sir, to me it is worth twice, a hundred times the value of those trinkets." "You shall have my horses, sir, and my note of hand as well," said Foster firmly. I look to leave England to-morrow, and I know not when I may return." Thus in the end it came about that the bargain was concluded. |