Such was his repute that there were weavers who spoke of locking their doors when they went from home.

He was not very skilful, however, being generally caught, and when they said they knew he was a robber he gave them their things back and went away.

If they had given him time there is no doubt that he would have gone off with his plunder.

One night he went to T'nowhead, and Bell, who slept in the kitchen, was wakened by the noise.

She knew who it would be, so she rose and dressed herself, and went to look for him with a candle.