He had been greatly struck by Terpy that night on the road, when she had faced down the men and had afterwards bound up Keith's arm.

He had heard from Plume rumors of her frequent trips over the road and jests of her fancy for Keith.

He would test it.

It would break the monotony and give zest to the pursuit to make an inroad on Keith's preserve.

When he saw her on the little stage he was astonished at her dancing.