The rest were disposed, in pairs, in a circle at a distance round the house.
"I will keep watch with Roger," Oswald said.

"'Tis some time since I have had an opportunity for a talk with him.

I will take the next post, if you like.

The wood comes closer to the house, there, than at any other point; and there are patches, behind which an enemy might creep up.

My eyes and ears are both good; and as for Roger, if he lifts that mighty voice of his in tones of alarm, it will reach the ears of all the others, and be the signal for them to run back to the gate, at the top of their speed." "Very well, Oswald.