Everybody had confidence in Mr.Pitt, and in New York they were hopeful that the shadow, hovering so long in the north, would soon be dispelled forever.
In closing he said that when the campaign was over Robert must come to him in New York at once, and that Willet must come with him.

His wild life in the woods must cease.

Ample provision for his future would be made and he must develop the talents with which he was so obviously endowed.
The water was in Robert's eyes when he finished the letter.

Aye, he read between the lines, and he read well.

The old thought that he had friends, powerful friends, came to him with renewed strength.