But I can see the necessity of caution, and shall observe it.

And so Mistress Nutter takes an interest in you ?" "The strongest," replied Dorothy; "but see! she comes this way." But we must now go back for a short space.
While Mistress Nutter and Nicholas were seated at a table examining a plan of the Rough Lee estates, the latter was greatly astonished to see the door open and give admittance to Master Potts, who he fancied snugly lying between a couple of blankets, at the Dragon.

The attorney was clad in a riding-dress, which he had exchanged for his wet habiliments, and was accompanied by Sir Ralph Assheton and Master Roger Nowell.

On seeing Nicholas, he instantly stepped up to him.
"Aha! squire," he cried, "you did not expect to see me again so soon, eh! A pottle of hot sack put my blood into circulation, and having, luckily, a change of raiment in my valise, I am all right again.

Not so easily got rid of, you see!" "So it appears," replied Nicholas, laughing.
"We have a trifling account to settle together, sir," said the attorney, putting on a serious look.
"Whenever you please, sir," replied Nicholas, good-humouredly, tapping the hilt of his sword.
"Not in that way," cried Potts, darting quickly back.