Don't you understand me ?" "Eh?
Yes.

What say, father?
Was I asleep ?" "Soundly, my boy.

Come along; you can creep in under the tilt and go to sleep on the boxes.

There are two blankets rolled up ready for you." "But what are you going to do ?" asked Nic.
"Look round for a bit, and take my turn at watching." "But I must too," said Nic, shaking off his drowsiness.
"When I tell you, my boy.

Now go to sleep, and get rested for to-morrow's work.