Had I not been certain that he could have kept me from knowing him even yet, I think that I might have been doubtful of him myself.
"As you will," I answered.

"We can meet tomorrow.

Now give me that token by which I am to know that you have not harmed Owen." "It is right that you should not yet trust me," Evan said, as if he read my thoughts, "for I do not deserve it.

Here is one token: 'It is not good to sleep in the moonlight.' And I will give you yet another, if I may, for, indeed, I would have you know that the words I spoke yonder were true when I said that you should be glad that you freed me, and that I have tried to serve you.

That may be known by the token of the blackthorn spine and the dog whip." I reined up my horse in wonderment and stared at him, and he came close to my side, so that I could see him plainly.