My object now is to establish him in England.

Promise me that it shall be the decided endeavour of your energies and talents to rise to the height I point out to you?
You promise, I perceive,' he added, sharp in detecting the unpleasant predicament of a boy who is asked to speak priggishly.

So then I could easily promise with a firm voice.

He dropped certain explosive hints, which reminded me of the funny ideas of my state and greatness I had when a child.

I shrugged at them; I cared nothing for revelations to come by-and-by.