But if you will only come with me, and explain your tale to my grandfather, he will listen to you quietly, and take no advantage of you." '"I thank you much, kind Mistress Lorna, to lead the goose into the fox's den! But, setting by all thought of danger, I have other reasons against it.

Now, come with your faithful guardian, child.

I will pledge my honour against all harm, and to bear you safe to London.

By the law of the realm, I am now entitled to the custody of your fair person, and of all your chattels." '"But, sir, all that you have learned of law, is how to live without it." '"Fairly met, fair cousin mine! Your wit will do me credit, after a little sharpening.

And there is none to do that better than your aunt, my mother.