"My men will be here soon, and there are three good fellows to be cared for to whom your servants have done serious mischief." Barbara, looking contrite, told the Captain that a room was at his service, and there was food in the kitchen.

He attended first to his horse, and then she set a brave supper before him and the smith.
"Well, young lady," said the Captain at length, "I must compliment you on your cleverness.

You nested your bird well, and you saw to it that he flew well, too.

All we have to show for it is a broken nose, a broken shoulder, and a broken back.

It is a sad business for us all; bad for you, when head quarters come to hear of it, and bad for me, in not being sharper.