what did the ironmaster wish to do for the peddler thinking to be his old friend - English - The Rattrap

Question

what did the ironmaster wish to do for the peddler thinking to be
his old friend?

Amrapali · Accepted Answer

The ironmaster had mistaken the peddler to be an old and
distinguished acquaintance of his Therefore, he wanted the peddler
to come home with him, go up to the manor house and be received
like an old regimental comrade

what did the ironmaster wish to do for the peddler thinking to be his old friend?