His long skinny neck was outstretched like a horse's, and he made a loud supping noise with his lips.

At last he got up with a long sigh, and wiped his moustache with his sleeve.
"That's better," said he.

"Have you any food ?" I had crammed two bits of oat-cake into my pocket when I left home, and these he crushed into his mouth and swallowed.

Then he squared his shoulders, puffed out his chest, and patted his ribs with the flat of his hands.
"I am sure that I owe you exceedingly well," said he.

"You have been very kind to a stranger.