They must each have a quarter of a pint, when you bring it in tonight, and the rest had better be curdled.
That way it will keep, and they can have a portion each day of curds and whey, and a fourth share of their bread.

It is little enough; but I trust that it may keep life in them." "Well, John, I will do as you say," the tanner said, after a pause.

"It goes somewhat against my conscience; but, as you say, it will make but a meagre portion for each of them, and would be nothing were it fairly divided; besides, you have brought it with the risk of your life, and I know not that any save you have a right to a voice in its partition." Before the gates were closed, John went out, and presently had the satisfaction of hearing a small stone drop from the wall above him, followed presently by the end of a rope.

He sent up the kegs, and then lay down among the bushes, and enjoyed the satisfaction of thinking of the joy of the little ones, when the milk and bread were served out to them.

As soon as the gates were open in the morning, he went in.
"Thank you, oh, so much, for the milk and bread last night.