There was little fear in the dark night, and the unsteady flare of the torches, of his guessing to whom he spoke.
"I require you and your men to stay here," said he, "to guard this place.

Tom Price tells me you are a trusty fellow, that understands his business and asks no questions, which is well.

In this house are two fair maidens, who, when we leave, will have no other protector but you and your men.

Now then, I bid you, guard them close.

Let no one in to them, and see they go not out.