To the health of Squire Nicholas," he added in a low tone, as he handed the brimming goblet to the blushing dame; "and be sure and tell him, if he questions you, that I obeyed his behests to the best of my ability.

I pray you taste this pippin jelly, dame.

It is as red as rubies, but not so red as your lips, or some leach of almonds, which, lily-white though it be, is not to be compared with the teeth that shall touch it." "Odd's heart! mester steward, yo mun ha' larnt that protty speech fro' th' squoire himself," replied Dame Tetlow, laughing.
"It may be the recollection of something said to me by him, brought to mind by your presence," replied Adam Whitworth, gallantly.

"If I can serve you in aught else, sign to me, dame .-- Now, knaves, fill the cups--ale or bragget, at your pleasure, masters.

Drink and stint not, and you will the better please your liberal entertainer and my honoured master." Thus exhorted, the guests set seriously to work to fulfil the hospitable intentions of the provider of the feast.