Kiss him, Catharine, in token of forgiveness." "Not so," said Catharine; "I have done him too much grace already.

When he has seen the errant damsel safe home, it will be time enough to claim his reward." "Meantime," said Henry, "I will claim, as your host, what you will not allow me on other terms." He folded the fair maiden in his arms, and was permitted to take the salute which she had refused to bestow.
As they descended the stair together, the old man laid his hand on the smith's shoulder, and said: "Henry, my dearest wishes are fulfilled; but it is the pleasure of the saints that it should be in an hour of difficulty and terror." "True," said the smith; "but thou knowest, father, if our riots be frequent at Perth, at least they seldom last long." Then, opening a door which led from the house into the smithy, "here, comrades," he cried, "Anton, Cuthbert, Dingwell, and Ringen! Let none of you stir from the place till I return.

Be as true as the weapons I have taught you to forge: a French crown and a Scotch merrymaking for you, if you obey my command.

I leave a mighty treasure in your charge.

Watch the doors well, let little Jannekin scout up and down the wynd, and have your arms ready if any one approaches the house.