Whither are you bound, my young friend, if I may ask the question ?" "For London, sir.

I have an uncle there whom I am about to seek.
But the way is something strange to me when the heath be passed, and I know not if I can find it in the dark." "I also am bound for London," answered the stranger, "and in these days it is better to travel two than one, and four than two.

But being no more than two, we must e'en hope for the best if we fall not in with other belated travellers.

My business brooked not delay; wherefore I came alone.

I mislike the fetter of a retinue of servants, and I have had wonderful good hap on the roads; but there be others who tell a different tale, and I often join company when I find a traveller to my liking going my way." Cuthbert was glad enough to have a companion.