...of his disease, of the approach of his end. When he found that the time was near at hand, he called Edward to his side, and gave him these his farewell...possession of all that I have thus far held. I pray thee, my dear child, to be a father to thy people. Be the children's father and the widow's friend....

...and deeds a thousand times reiterated in still more eloquent accents. " My dear son," he then said, " I feel that my hour is coming. My strength is gone;...to another world, and thou art to be left alone in possession of all that I have thus far held. I pray thee, my dear child, to be a father to thy people....

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