He is cunning and determined." "He will scarcely prove a match for me, I think," observed the extortioner--"but here he comes." And as he spoke, the promoter again entered the chamber, followed by Lupo Vulp, with a parchment under his arm.
"Give me the deed, good Lupo," said Sir Giles, taking it from him.

"It must be first executed by me--there!--and now your signature, Sir Francis," he added, passing the instrument to him.

"Now thou shalt witness it, Lupo.

'Tis well!--'tis well!" he cried, snatching it back again, as soon as the scrivener had finished the attestation.

"All is done in due form.