Altogether, horseman and horse exhibited a gallant and even a chivalrous appearance, which the hour and the scene heightened to a dramatic and romantic effect.
"Ha! Lovett." "How are you, my merry men ?" were the salutations exchanged.
"What news ?" said Ned.
"Brave news! look to it.

My lord and his carriage will be by in ten minutes at most." "Have you got anything more out of the parson I frightened so gloriously ?" asked Augustus.
"No; more of that hereafter.

Now for our new prey." "Are you sure our noble friend will be so soon at hand ?" said Tomlinson, patting his steed, that now pawed in excited hilarity.
"Sure! I saw him change horses; I was in the stable-yard at the time.

He got out for half an hour, to eat, I fancy.

Be sure that I played him a trick in the mean while." "What for ?" asked Ned.
"Self and servant." "The post-boys ?" "Ay, I forgot them.