The woman and child were brought here, where nobody could speak French, and, of course, neither of them could speak any English.

The boy was white-faced and frightened at first, but he soon picked up spirit.

They were taken in and cared for by one and another--any who could afford it.

For Farlingford has always bred seafaring men ready to give and take." "So we were told yesterday by the rector.

We had a long talk with him in the morning.