My own son, you know." "It was natural enough," said the Major.

"You are not deceiving me, are you?
I don't see why you should, though." "Before God, I am not.

I only want the boy to get warning." "You must sleep here to-night," said the Major; "and to-morrow you can go on your way, though, if you cannot conveniently get away in the morning, don't hurry, you know.

My house is never shut against unfortunate people.

I have heard a great deal of you, but I never saw you before; you must be aware, however, that the character you have held in the place is not such as warrants me in asking you to stay here for any time." The Major left the kitchen, and crossed the yard.