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I thank you: take this and drink my
health;",and as he spoke he offered him some silver.
"Many thanks, sir," replied the man, in a far different tone of voice,
"many thanks; but I never resave or take payment for an act of civility,
especially from any gentleman on his way to the family of Mr. Lindsay.
And now, sir, I will tell you honestly and openly that there is not
a better gentleman alive this day than he is. Himself, his son, and
daughter* are loved and honored by all that know them; and woe betide
the man that 'ud dare to crock (crook) his finger at one of them."
* His daughter Jane was with a relation in England, and does
not appear in this romance.
"You seem to know them very well."
"I have a good right, sir, seein' that I have been in the family ever
since I was a gorson."
"And is Mrs. Lindsay as popular as her husband?"
"She is his wife, sir--the mother of his children, and my misthress;
afther that you may judge for yourself."
"Of course, then, you are aware that they have a son abroad."
"I am, sir, and a fine young man they say he is.


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