A spark leaped from the burning eyes.
"A lad of spirit," he said.

"I would not withhold praise where praise is due.

I recall meeting some one who resembled you very much.

Perhaps a brother of yours, eh ?" "No, he was not my brother." "Well, it does not matter and we will not pursue the subject.

How does it happen that you have come into this hillside castle of mine ?" Young Mason saw a flicker of amusement in the eyes of the old man.