Mark and his companions made the welkin ring with their shouts at the old man's answer.

Uncle Tony hearing them, and finding that he had been imposed upon, opened his door, came out with stick in hand, and said, "Is dat you, Mr.Mark?
you imp, if I can get to you I'll larn you how to come here wid your nonsense." Mark and his companions left the garden, feeling satisfied that Uncle Tony was not as ready to go with "de angel of de Lord" as he would have others believe..