If she's not here to see, it's because I've provided for her, and sent half-a-dozen gentlemen, every one of 'em with a blue flag (but not half as fine as yours), to take her, in state, to a grand house all hung round with gold and silver banners, and everything else you please, where she'll wait till you come, and want for nothing.' 'Ay!' said Barnaby, his face beaming with delight: 'have you indeed?
That's a good hearing.

That's fine! Kind Hugh!' 'But nothing to what will come, bless you,' retorted Hugh, with a wink at Dennis, who regarded his new companion in arms with great astonishment.
'No, indeed ?' cried Barnaby.
'Nothing at all,' said Hugh.

'Money, cocked hats and feathers, red coats and gold lace; all the fine things there are, ever were, or will be; will belong to us if we are true to that noble gentleman--the best man in the world--carry our flags for a few days, and keep 'em safe.

That's all we've got to do.' 'Is that all ?' cried Barnaby with glistening eyes, as he clutched his pole the tighter; 'I warrant you I keep this one safe, then.

You have put it in good hands.