His mouth was twisted on one side, his nose on the other, while his right eyebrow was elevated more than an inch above the left; added to which he squinted intolerably, had a long fell of straight sandy hair, a sandy beard and moustache, and a complexion of the colour of brickdust.
"An ugly dog," muttered Leonard to himself, as he finished his scrutiny; "what can he want with me?
Suppose I should be Mr.Bloundel's apprentice," he added, aloud, "what then, friend ?" "Your master has a beautiful daughter, has he not ?" asked the ill-favoured watchman.
"I answer no idle questions," rejoined Leonard, coldly.
"As you please," returned the other, in an offended tone.

"A plan to carry her off has accidentally come to my knowledge.

But, since incivility is all I am likely to get for my pains in coming to acquaint you with it, e'en find it out yourself." "Hold!" cried the apprentice, detaining him; "I meant no offence.

Step indoors for a moment.

We can converse there more freely." The watchman, who, notwithstanding his ill-looks, appeared to be a good-natured fellow, was easily appeased.