Why do you ask ?" "Mere curiosity; I know something of heraldry and often paint these things for my own pleasure.

One learns odd amusements abroad," he added, seeing an expression of surprise on the woman's face.
"You'll have little time for such matters here.

Come in and report yourself to the keeper, and if you'll take my advice ask no questions of him, for you'll get no answers." "I seldom ask questions of men, as they are not fond of gossip." And the boy nodded with a smile of mischievous significance as he entered the keeper's lodge.
A sharp lad and a saucy, if he likes.

I'll keep my eye on him, for my lady takes no more thought of such things than a child, and Lillian cares for nothing but her own will.

He has a taking way with him, though, and knows how to flatter.