We have our own laws, our own ways, our own code of right and wrong; and we recruit our ranks from bold lads like you, upon whom fortune has not smiled, and who come to us to see if we can help them to better things." Cuthbert was greatly interested in this adventure.

He looked into the dark, handsome face of the man who rode beside him, and wondered if some gipsy blood might not run in his veins.

The gipsy people of whom Kate had spoken were well known in all this region, and despite the roving life they led, appeared to be rooted to a certain extent to this wild and wooded tract.

He had seen dark faces like this before in the woods; he had often heard stories of the doings of the gipsies around.

Before, he had not thought much of this; but now, his interest was keenly excited, and he was delighted to have this opportunity of studying them at close quarters.
"Where are we going, Tyrrel ?" asked one of the followers.