Came here to farm; but that was a blind, the Colonel says.

Sunk a mine, he did, and built a pit village, and turns everything into brass [money].

But there, you are a stranger, sir; what is all this to you ?" "Why, it is very interesting," said Monckton.

"Mistress, I always like to hear the whole history of every place I stop at, especially from a sensible woman like you, that sees to the bottom of things.

Do have another glass.