But I must to him one day, and demand my purse again, else may he think I have been left for dead on the highway." "He is a good man and a true," said the priest.

"Thou wilt do well to keep his friendship an thou mayest.

Catesby and Trevlyn come of a good stock; it were well they should consort together." Cuthbert recalled some of the strange words spoken by Master Robert on the road, and wondered if he recalled them aright.

They seemed to partake of the character of fierce threats.

He was not certain that he altogether relished the thought of such friendship.
"Mine uncle might not wish me to consort with him," said the lad, with a little hesitation.