An they watch the ferry , they watch the path , belike , as well . I would Sir Daniel were back with two score men ; he would sweep me these rascals as the wind sweeps leaves . Come , Jack , lean ye on my shoulder , ye poor shrew . Nay , y ' are not tall enough . What age are ye , for a wager ? -- twelve ? '' `` Nay , I am sixteen , '' said Matcham . `` Y ' are poorly grown to height , then , '' answered Dick . `` But take my hand . We shall go softly , never fear . I owe you a life ; I am a good repayer , Jack , of good or evil . '' They began to go forward up the slope . `` We must hit the road , early or late , '' continued Dick ; `` and then for a fresh start . By the mass ! but y ' ` ave a rickety hand , Jack . If I had a hand like that , I would think shame . I tell you , '' he went on , with a sudden chuckle , `` I swear by the mass I believe Hugh Ferryman took you for a maid . '' `` Nay , never ! '' cried the other , colouring high . `` A ' did , though , for a wager ! ''
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