Many would have made much ado ere they had opened their doors to one in such plight.

Thou canst not deny that there was true Christian charity in that act." "Nay, nay, I would not try to deny it," answered Jacob, in his calm, lethargic way, still regarding Cuthbert with a look of admiration and curiosity, somewhat as a savage regards a white man, scarce knowing from moment to moment what his acts will be.

"Yet for all that I would warn thee to keep away from that house.

Men whisper that there be strange doings there.

I know not the truth of what is spoken.