The noddy was brought round to the spot indicated; and the two gradually transported the treasure from its place of concealment to the boot below the driving seat.

Once it was all stored the Doctor recovered his gaiety.
'I pay my grateful duties to the genius of this dell,' he said.

'O, for a live coal, a heifer, and a jar of country wine! I am in the vein for sacrifice, for a superb libation.

Well, and why not?
We are at Franchard.

English pale ale is to be had--not classical, indeed, but excellent.