He defends it because he has his money to make--and be a dirty broom for a fortune! But any woman's sure of decent handling with Kit Ines--not to speak of lady.

He and a mate guard the house.

An old woman cooks.' 'He guards the house, and he gave you a pass ?' 'Not he.

His pride's his obedience to his "paytron"-- he calls his master, and won't hear that name abused.

We are on the first floor; all the lower doors are locked day and night.