In truth, his whole manner was lighter and more agile than that of the average man of Dutch blood.
"I am not so sure, Mynheer Jacobus, that you did not take notice yourself," he said.

"Mynheer Jacobus is grave and dignified, but many a grave and dignified man has a wary eye for the ladies." Mynheer Jacobus Huysman frowned.
"And as for shawls and brooches and necklaces," continued Martinus, "it is well known that war brings legitimate profits to many men.

It makes trade in certain commodities brisk.

Now I'd willingly wager that your friend, Master Benjamin Hardy, whom you have just seen on his way to New York, will be much the richer by this war." "Master Hardy has ships upon the seas, and important contracts for the troops." "I have no ships upon the seas, but I may have contracts, too." "It may well be so, Hendrik," said Mynheer Jacobus, and without another word he passed on.

When he had gone a hundred yards he shook himself violently, and when he had gone another hundred yards he gave himself a second shake of equal vigor.