It would indeed be a source of regret were all to be disappointed by his retirement," said the Colonel, in a tone of deep earnestness.
"If the family resources are large he may have sufficient reason for such an act," ventured the General interrogatively.
"Sir Guy Trevelyan," said the Colonel, by way of explanation, "owns a fine old estate in Hampshire, which yields a moderate income.

His only son will be his direct heir, and Captain Trevelyan can at any opportunity enjoy the ease and retirement of private life." "I should not be surprised were he to avail himself of the departure of the regiment," exclaimed the general, adding, "there is not much distinction now to be gained in the service.

Captain Trevelyan might remain an honorable officer in His Majesty's service for years to come and not attain the position marked out by his distinguished parent." Many remarks were thus applied to this officer by the gallant colonel of the 81st Regiment.

Every sentence showed not only the high esteem in which Captain Trevelyan was held by the veteran of Waterloo, but the fears entertained by the latter in regard to his rumoured retirement.
Not long after the above conversation took place Fredericton was to witness another departure--the gallant 81st, under orders, were to be relieved by the 1st Battalion of the Rifle Brigade.

The same formalities of interchanging regrets were to be passed between those departing and the citizens.