They were nearer now, and there came along under the hedge a young man known to De Stancy exceedingly well.
'Ah,' he said listlessly, 'you have ventured back.' 'Yes, captain.

Why do you walk out here ?' 'The bells began ringing because she and he were expected, and my thoughts naturally dragged me this way.

Thank Heaven the battery leaves Markton in a few days, and then the precious place will know me no more!' 'I have heard of it.' Turning to where the dim lines of the castle rose he continued: 'Well, there it stands.' 'And I am not in it.' 'They are not in it yet either.' 'They soon will be.' 'Well--what tune is that you were humming, captain ?' 'ALL IS LOST NOW,' replied the captain grimly.
'O no; you have got me, and I am a treasure to any man.

I have another match in my eye for you, and shall get you well settled yet, if you keep yourself respectable.

So thank God, and take courage!' 'Ah, Will--you are a flippant young fool--wise in your own conceit; I say it to my sorrow! 'Twas your dishonesty spoilt all.