18/25 I can. You are earthy; you are an animal.' The squire saw that he was about to lift the boy, and said, 'Stop, never mind that. You can call again to-morrow, and you can see me and talk it over.' 'Shall I see my wife ?' 'No, you shan't.' 'You remain faithful to your word, sir, do you ?' 'I do.' 'Then I do similarly.' 'What! Stop! Not to take a child like that out of a comfortable house at night in Winter, man ?' 'Oh, the night is temperate and warm; he shall not remain in a house where his father is dishonoured.' 'Stop! not a bit of it,' cried the squire. |