But with those two fellows hovering round I should have been at their mercy had I tried to get on my feet.
So I kept on struggling until I saw my opportunity, and then as that fellow's back was turned I rolled over against him, and so gave you the chance that you were waiting for.

Well, master, it has been a sharp business." "It has indeed.

Now the first thing is to see if there is anyone else in the house, and the next to look about for some clothes for you to put on, for those you wear are covered with blood.

Then we must be off, and put as many miles between us and this place before morning as we can." A brief search showed that the place was empty, save for the dead in the taproom.

An old doublet belonging to the landlord was found hanging up in the loft where he slept.