'Its a good step fro here to Edale.' 'Aye, an soom o' 't bad ground,' said Reuben uneasily--'vara bad ground.' 'Aye, it's not good walkin, neets.

If they conno see their way when they get to the top o' t' Downfall, they'll stay theer till it gets mornin, if they've ony sort o' gumption.

But, bless yo, it bean't gooin to be a dark neet, '-- and he pointed to the moon.

'They'll be here afore yoo goo to bed.

An if yo want onybody to help yo gie Davy a bastin, just coo me, Mr.Grieve.Good neet to yo.' Reuben fidgeted restlessly all the evening.