Good-mornin' to ye, Neepoosa," he addressed Frona's companions, "an' to ye, Muskim, though, belike ye've little mimory iv me face." The old couple grunted salutation and remained stolidly silent.
"But hurry with ye, girl," turning back to Frona.

"Me steamer starts by mid-day, an' it's little I'll see iv ye at the best.

An' likewise there's Andy an' the breakfast pipin' hot, both iv them.".