"Then you did it by candle-light," said Grindley.
"Of course I did; and why shouldn't I? Do you suppose no one can work by candle-light except a lawyer? I suppose you fellows were playing whist, and drinking hard. I'm uncommon glad I wasn't with you, for I shall be able to ride."
"I bet you a pound," said Jones, "if there's a run, I see more of it than you."
"I'll take that bet with Jones," said Grindley, "and Vavasor shall be the judge."
"Gentlemen, the hounds can't get out, if you will stop up the gate," said Sir William. Then the pack passed through, and they all trotted on for four miles, to Cranby Wood.

"Then you did it by candle-light," said Grindley.
"Of course I did. Why shouldn't I? I suppose you fellows were playing whist, and drinking. I'm uncommon glad I wasn't with you, for I shall be able to ride."
"I bet you a pound," said Jones, "if there's a run, I see more of it than you."
"I'll take that bet with Jones," said Grindley, "and Vavasor shall be the judge."
"Gentlemen, the hounds can't get out, if you stand in the gate," said Sir William.
Then the pack of hounds passed through, and they all trotted on for four miles, to Cranby Wood. 