"Do you see that Black Tor over yonder?
Well, do you see the low hill beyond with the thornbush upon it?
It is the stoniest part of the whole moor.

Is that a place where a shepherd would be likely to take his station?
Your suggestion, sir, is a most absurd one." I meekly answered that I had spoken without knowing all the facts.

My submission pleased him and led him to further confidences.
"You may be sure, sir, that I have very good grounds before I come to an opinion.

I have seen the boy again and again with his bundle.

Every day, and sometimes twice a day, I have been able--but wait a moment, Dr.Watson.Do my eyes deceive me, or is there at the present moment something moving upon that hill- side ?" It was several miles off, but I could distinctly see a small dark dot against the dull green and gray.
"Come, sir, come!" cried Frankland, rushing upstairs.