"You were his friend, too; and who am I, an outlaw without name or
fortune, to set myself above a man who has prospered like you through
the diligence of his own hands and brains?"
Master Juggins drew a deep breath and wrung my hand hard.
"You'll do, lad," he said. "My help would have been yours on any
terms. But you have made it a glad privilege for me to help you.
Doubt not we shall find a way.
"Now get you to bed. I shall have somewhat to say to you on the
morrow."