I'll see what he wants, said the dame, going to the door.

Who has got the key, I wonder? said the dame.

Very well, said the dame, in a dubious tone.

A hammer and a willing hand will pound yon bugbear into dirt, said the dame.

Then said the dame fiercely: And what sawest thou?

Show them to me, said the dame.

"Be silent, Nanny Robson," said the dame; "your pertness teases the gentleman."

"Aye, I know," said the dame gently, fearing to interrupt the story.

"It was nothing, mynheer," said the dame, hastening to her son's relief.

"It was the same day you were hurt," said the dame.

"It's no fancy of mine if I think there is," said the dame.

"That shall he not," said the dame, "that shall he not.

"Sit down, young sir," said the dame, pointing to an old oak chair.

"One eye, yes, but one eye, no," said the dame, slyly.

"What do you want to say to her?" said the dame.

And a guid rest and a blithe waking till ye, said the dame, courtesying again, and turning to leave the room.