I shall lock everything tight after her; and make up a good story about my wakening up in the middle of the night, just in time to see her flying out of the top o' the house, on her black mare, and thrashing the animal with a broom-handle.

The bigger the lie the quicker they will believe it." "If they should suspect you, let Master Putnam know, and he will get you off, if wit and money together can do it." "Oh, I believe that," said the jailer.

"Master Putnam is well known in all these parts, as a man that never deserts a friend; and I'll warrant you are one of the same grit." "My hand on it, Robie!" and he shook the jailer's hand warmly.

"I shall never forget this service." "I am a rough, ignorant man," replied Robie quietly; "but I know gentle blood when I see it." "What time of night will suit you best ?" "Just about twelve o'clock at night.

That is the time all the ghosts and goblins and weetches choose; and when all honest people are in their beds, and in their first and soundest sleep." "We shall not be able to give you much warning, for we must wait a favorable wind and tide." "So you let me know by nightfall, it will do." "And now for the last point--what do I pay you?
I know we are asking you to run a great risk.