My wife and daughter are timid, and the servant-girl takes after her missuses.

Another glass of ale before you turn in?
No! Well, how such a sober man as you comes to be out of place is more than I can make out, for one.

Here's where you're to sleep.

You're our only lodger to-night, and I think you'll say my missus has done her best to make you comfortable.

You're quite sure you won't have another glass of ale?
Very well.