Meanwhile, have a cigar and a drink." He was still between the Romany and the wall, and by a movement forward sought to turn Jethro to the spirit-table.

Probably this manoeuvring was all nonsense, that he was wholly misreading the man; but he had always trusted his instincts, and he would not let his reason rule him entirely in such a situation.

He could also ring the bell for Jim, or call to him, for while he was in the house Jim was sure to be near by; but he felt he must deal with the business alone.
The Romany did not move towards the spirit-table, and Ingolby became increasingly vigilant.
"No, I can't pay you anything, that's clear," he said; "but to get your own--I've got some influence out here--what can I do?
A stranger is up against all kinds of things if he isn't a native, and you're not.

Your home and country's a good way from here, eh ?" Suddenly the Romany faced him.

"Yes.