Harry often saw his friend Herbert; but so long as the king remained in a doubtful position in the army of the Scots, no close intercourse could take place between members of parties so opposed to each other.
The time went slowly with Harry, for after the past three years of excitement it was difficult to settle down to a quiet life at Furness Hall.

He was of course too old now for schooling, and the times were yet too disturbed for men to engage in the field sports which occupy so large a portion of country life.

Colonel Furness, indeed, had determined that in no case would he again take up arms.

He was discontented with the whole course of events, and foresaw that, with the unhappy temper of the king, no favorable issue could possibly be looked for.

He had done his best, he said, for the crown and would do no more.