At that moment she raised her head and looked across to him, and the heart of the rider jumped into his throat.

The very sight of her was an omen of victory, and he made a long stride in her direction, but two men came before him.

The old fellow jumped from the chair and tapped his arm.
"You ain't going to take the bay without getting leave from Doone ?" "Gents, I got to," said the stranger.

"Listen! My name's Gregg, Bill Gregg.

Up in my country they know I'm straight; down here you ain't heard of me.