He and his companion presently went out to see after the horse.

After a little time they returned, and the stout man called lustily for two fourpennyworths of brandy and water--"Take it into the other room!" said he, and went into a side room with his companion, but almost immediately came out saying that the room smoked and was cold, and that he preferred sitting in the kitchen.

He then took his seat near me, and when the brandy was brought drank to my health.

I said thank you, but nothing farther.

He then began talking to the men and his companion upon indifferent subjects.