There was a row of ducks and chickens on the spit when I came away." "That were best, Sandy.

Do you see to their comforts, and aid my mother pack up such things as she most values, and I will go myself down to the village for the cart, for I wish to speak with some there." Archie had no difficulty in engaging two carts, as he thought that one would be needed for his mother and what possessions she might take.

Then he went from house to house and saw his old companions, and told them of his plans, which filled them with delight.

Having done this he returned to the hold, hastily ate the supper which had been put aside for him, and then saw that his mother's chests, which contained all her possessions save a few articles of heavy furniture, were placed in one of the carts.

A bed was then laid on its floor upon which she could sit comfortably.