They are a manly race, but the Bulteels all come of a good kind." Julius laughed scornfully, but the squire took him up very short.

"You need not laugh, nephew.

It is as I say.

The Bulteels are as good stock as the Sandals; a fine old family, and, like the Sandals, at home here when the Conqueror came.

Joe would do the right thing I'll be bound.