Chapter XI

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From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

later than; following

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

the position of apprentice

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

correspondence in form or appearance

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

having the place or position changed

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

a man of refinement

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading THE SQUIRE LEARNS THE TRUTH.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

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From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

a brief written record

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

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From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

only a very short time before

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

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From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

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From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

a male human offspring

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SQUIRE LEARNS THE TRUTH.

a quantity of money

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SQUIRE LEARNS THE TRUTH.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE SQUIRE LEARNS THE TRUTH.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading This unexpected letter disturbed the Squire not a little, as he had never in the least degree contemplated that any son of his would venture to disobey his commands.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

at the time that

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE return of the £10 note, which at first surprised and somewhat perplexed Mr. Manwaring, had the after effect of confirming his belief in his son’s guilt.

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From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Had he not been well off for money,” he argued, “he would never have refused the sum I so liberally gave him.”

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From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A week, however, had scarcely elapsed since Wilfred’s banishment, when the Squire received a letter from Messrs. Prodgers and Sharpin, in which they informed him that they had made arrangements for his son’s apprenticeship at Yeovil, in Somersetshire, in conformity with his instructions, and would be glad to know when they might expect the young gentleman in town, as he was now several days overdue.