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You understand that ? '' `` I do , sir , and beg you will exercise your discretion . '' The Intendant then went out and said to the party , `` It appears from what I can extract from this lad Armitage , that there are boxes which he removed to his cottage ; we will go there to see what they may contain . It is now noon . Have you any refreshment to offer us in your cottage , young man , when we arrive ? '' `` I keep no hostelrie , sir , '' replied Edward , somewhat gloomily ; `` my own labour , and my brother 's , is sufficient for the support of my own family , but no more . '' `` Let us move on ; and two of you keep your eye upon that young man , '' said the Intendant aside .