These were worn and patched, but had been newly lined with sheepskin.

The breeches, which reached down to the knee, were of coarse brown cloth; to cover the leg below the knee were bands of gray flannel which were wrapped round and round the leg and foot, while over these were worn wooden shoes.

The hats were of conical shape with wide brims, and both, like the clothes, bore signs of long wear.
"It could not have been better, Paolo," Hector said as he examined them.
"I have seen scores of boys so dressed, and we shall certainly attract no attention by our garb.

They are warm, too, and we sha'n't come to any harm from sleeping out in them." "They cost more than I expected, master, owing to the doublets being freshly lined, but I thought it would be worth it." "Quite right! those sheepskins will be most useful.

There is one thing more we shall want, a thin rope, that will bear our weight well, some twenty yards long.