hear of the affair. What salary do you want?"

Donal replied he would prefer leaving the salary to his lordship's
judgment upon trial.

"I am not a wealthy man," returned his lordship, "and would prefer
an understanding."

"Try me then for three months, my lord; give me my board and
lodging, the use of your library, and at the end of the quarter a
ten-pound-note: by that time you will be able to tell whether I suit
you."

The earl nodded agreement, and Donal rose at once. With a heart
full of thankfulness and hope he walked back to his friends. He had
before him pleasant work; plenty of time and book-help; an abode
full of interest; and something for his labour!

"'Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee!'" said the cobbler,
rejoicing against the minister; "'the remainder of wrath shalt thou
restrain.'"

In the afternoon Donal went into the town to get some trifles he
wanted before going to the castle. As he turned to the door of a
draper's shop, he saw at the counter the minister talking to him.
He would rather have gone elsewhere but for unwillingness to turn
his back on anything: he went in. Beside the minister stood a young
lady, who, having completed her purchases, was listening to their
conversation. The draper looked up as he entered. A glance passed
between him and the minister. He came to Donal, and having heard