You shan't hear anybody come or go away, and you're not obliged to look in the cellars for a few days." "But, my child--the old servant--suppose they hear ?" "What?
The rats?
Tell 'em to take no notice, Sir Risdon.

Good day, Sir Risdon.

That's settled, then ?" "Ye-es--I suppose so.

This once only, Master Shackle." "Thank ye, Sir Risdon," said the man.

"Jee, Dutchman!" The horse tugged at the tumbril, and Sir Risdon went thoughtfully along the field, toward a clump of trees lying in a hollow, while Master Shackle went on chuckling to himself.
"Couldn't say me nay, poor fellow.