I've got a wife and children, sir, and I shan't give in without a fuss--you may be sure of that.
Good-day to you.' Sir Henry nodded to him and rode off.
'He'll go, of course,' reflected the rider.

'Our powers are quite enough.

But if I can't get Mannering to send the notice, it'll be a deal more trouble.

Hullo, here's some one else! This is another pair of boots!' He had scarcely turned the corner beyond the farm when another man came running down the sloping field, calling to him.

Sir Henry pulled up his horse again.