But his master came up to the hut door and asked him where he had been.
"Just amusing myself," said Nokes.
"It's very late." "It's not later for me than for you, Mr.Medlicot." "That's true.

I've just ridden home from "From Gangoil?
I didn't know you were so friendly there, Mr.
Medlicot." "And where have you been ?" "Not to Gangoil, anyway.

Good-night, Mr.Medlicot." Then the man took himself into his hut, and was safe from further questioning that night..