You must be here at a quarter before, as we take these boys with us.' 'Certainly, sir,' said Nicholas.
'And your fare down, I have paid,' growled Ralph.

'So, you'll have nothing to do but keep yourself warm.' Here was another instance of his uncle's generosity! Nicholas felt his unexpected kindness so much, that he could scarcely find words to thank him; indeed, he had not found half enough, when they took leave of the schoolmaster, and emerged from the Saracen's Head gateway.
'I shall be here in the morning to see you fairly off,' said Ralph.

'No skulking!' 'Thank you, sir,' replied Nicholas; 'I never shall forget this kindness.' 'Take care you don't,' replied his uncle.

'You had better go home now, and pack up what you have got to pack.

Do you think you could find your way to Golden Square first ?' 'Certainly,' said Nicholas.