He says he sleeps with one eye open, and I believe it.

You told me it could not be determined whether he was more fool or knave; but, from all I have seen of him, the devil a bit of fool I can perceive, but, on the contrary, a great deal of the knave.

Take my word for it, old Cockle-town is not to be imposed upon." "Is there no likelihood of that wretch, Alice Goodwin, dying ?" said his mother.
"That is a case I must take in hand," returned the son.

"I shall go to Ballyspellan and put an end to her.

After that we can meet old Cockletown with courage.