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The Burgdale men hearkened with all their ears, and wondered that
such things could befall; and they rejoiced at the work that lay
before them, and their hearts rose high at the thought of battle in
that behalf, and the fame that should come of it. As for the
runaway, they made so much of him that the man marvelled; for they
dealt with him like a woman cherishing a son, and knew not how to be
kind enough to him.
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE MEN OF BURGDALE MEET THE RUNAWAYS
Now ere the night was far spent, Dallach arose and said:
'Kind folk, ye will presently be sleeping; but I bid you keep a good
watch, and if ye will be ruled by me, ye will kindle no fire on the
morrow, for the smoke riseth thick in the morning air, and is as a
beacon. As for me, I shall leave you here to rest, and I myself will
fare on mine errand.'
They bade him sleep and rest him after so many toils and hardships,
saying that they were not tied to an hour to be back in Burgdale; but
he said: 'Nay, the moon is high, and it is as good as daylight to
me, who could find my way even by starlight; and your tarrying here
is nowise safe.
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