He looked out of the window and perceived the watchman, who said, "She's all right.

Nobody's broke in.

I've got my eye on things.

You kin depend on me." The colonel thought he was one of the most faithful watchmen he ever saw, and he returned serenely to bed.

On the following night, just after twelve, there was another energetic ring at the bell; and when the burgess raised the window, the watchman said, "Your girls ain't left the window-shutters open and the house is not afire.