He had expected to have his house attacked at night, presumably while he was at home; but he had felt that it was not necessary for him to stay there to make sure.

Lawless men of this class were sometimes exceedingly simple and gullible.
Then I bent my steps across the open, avoiding road and path, to the foot of the hill upon which Sampson's house stood.

It was dark enough under the trees.

I could hardly find my way to the secluded nook and bench where I had been directed to come.

I wondered if Sally would be able to find it.