CHAPTER IX.
Return from Church--The Cuckoo and Gypsy--Spiritual Discourse.
The service over, my companions and myself returned towards the encampment, by the way we came.

Some of the humble part of the congregation laughed and joked at us as we passed.

Mr.Petulengro and his wife, however, returned their laughs and jokes with interest.

As for Tawno and myself, we said nothing: Tawno, like most handsome fellows, having very little to say for himself at any time; and myself, though not handsome, not being particularly skilful at repartee.

Some boys followed us for a considerable time, making all kinds of observations about gypsies; but as we walked at a great pace, we gradually left them behind, and at last lost sight of them.