In fine, if he was everybody's enemy before, he was now everybody's friend.

He admired the Dutch for their honesty and true-heartedness.

This singular change gave the gossips of the town something to talk about for a week.

The Chapmans and the Toodleburgs were now the very best of friends.

Chapman could be seen of an evening sitting in Hanz's little ivy-covered porch, enjoying a pot of ale.