It's well on for seven.' 'No, Dannel,' said his wife; 'thou'd best not.

Thy leg has been paining thee this week past, and thou'rt not up to such a walk.

I'll rouse Kester, and send him off, if thou think'st there's need on it.' 'A'll noan ha' Kester roused.

Who's to go afield betimes after t' sheep in t' morn, if he's ca'ed up to-neet?
He'd miss t' lass, and find a public-house, a reckon,' said Daniel, querulously.
'I'm not afeard o' Kester,' replied Bell.

'He's a good one for knowing folk i' th' dark.