The gentleman inspected us critically, then said sharply to the peasants: "What are ye doing to these people ?" "They be madmen, worshipful sir, that have come wandering we know not whence, and--" "Ye know not whence?
Do ye pretend ye know them not ?" "Most honored sir, we speak but the truth.

They are strangers and unknown to any in this region; and they be the most violent and bloodthirsty madmen that ever--" "Peace! Ye know not what ye say.

They are not mad.

Who are ye?
And whence are ye?
Explain." "We are but peaceful strangers, sir," I said, "and traveling upon our own concerns.

We are from a far country, and unacquainted here.