But here! I could be to myself.

I could make myself more comfortable than I was at the Engles'.

I could have what food I wanted.
I could kill game, for the country was full of it.

I could bring my books.

I could be a lord.
I hurried back to town to tell Reverdy; to ask him to help me to mend the fireplace, and to put the house in condition for the coming winter.
Reverdy looked at me in astonishment.