The air is too keen to stand in long.' When they were gone the boy retreated to the hut and sheep, less fearful now than at first--familiarity with the situation having gradually overpowered his thoughts of the buried man.

But he was not to be left alone long.

When an interval had elapsed of about sufficient length for walking to and from Shakeforest Towers, there appeared from that direction the heavy form of the Duke.

He now came alone.
The nobleman, on his part, seemed to have eyes no less sharp than the boy's, for he instantly recognized the latter among the ewes, and came straight towards him.
'Are you the shepherd lad I spoke to a short time ago ?' 'I be, my Lord Duke.' 'Now listen to me.

Her Grace asked you what you had seen this last night or two up here, and you made no reply.