Indeed, the effect was almost comical when he lifted it and scratched his head and then rubbed his chin with it; it made him look part bumpkin and part sailor.

He bore the scrutiny of the company very well, and presently bowed again to the governor as one who waited the expression of that officer's goodwill and pleasure.
"Now, fellow," said the colonel, "think yourself lucky my soldiers here did not shoot you without shrift.

You chance upon good-natured times.
When a spying stranger comes dangling about these windows, my men are given to adorning the nearest tree with him.

Out with the truth now.

Who and what are you, and why are you here ?" The fellow bowed.