There; let him and a couple of his men come in.

The poor wretch is in a bad state, I suppose, and I will give him something to help him on his road." Ralph went to the door, but turned back, hesitating.
"Well, my boy ?" said his father.
"Had I not better tell some of the men to arm, and be ready ?" asked the lad.
"What! Nonsense, boy! I know my man.

He would not dare to be insolent." "But he has a dangerous-looking gang of fellows with him." "Of the same kind as himself, Ralph.

Have no fear of that.

If there were real danger, we could soon summon a dozen stout men to deal with him and his party.