Let him come and see Jordas tomorrow." After a few more words, the lady left Sally full of gratitude, very little of which was expressed aloud, and therefore the whole was more likely to work, as Mistress Yordas knew right well.
The farm was a better one than Wallhead, having some good barley land upon it; and Jack did not fail to present himself at Scargate upon the following morning.

But the lady of the house did not think fit herself to hold discourse with him.

Jordas was bidden to entertain him, and find out how he stood in cash, and whether his character was solid; and then to leave him with a jug of ale, and come and report proceedings.

The dogman discharged this duty well, being as faithful as the dogs he kept, and as keen a judge of human nature.
"The man hath no harm in him," he said, touching his hair to the ladies, as he entered the audit-room.

"A' hath been knocked aboot a bit in them wars i' Injury, and hath only one hand left; but a' can lay it upon fifty poon, and get surety for anither fifty." "Then tell him, Jordas, that he may go to Mr.Jellicorse to-morrow, to see about the writings, which he must pay for.