We can not well refuse to take in their horses; but we
know well who they are, and, if you are traveling far, you had better
ride in company."
"Thank you for your caution, my good host," replied Edward; "I thought
that they were highwaymen, or something of that sort."
"You have made a good guess, sir; but nothing has yet been proved
against them, or they would not be here. In these times we have
strange customers, and hardly know who we take in. You have a good
sword there, sir, I have no doubt; but I trust that you have other
arms."
"I have," replied Ed ward, opening his doublet, and showing his
pistols.
"That's right, sir. Will you take any thing before you go to bed?"
"Indeed I will, for I am hungry; any thing will do, with a pint of
wine."
As soon as he had supped, Edward asked the hostess for his saddle-
bags, and went up to his bed.
Early the next morning he rose and went to the stable to see his horse
fed. The three men were in the stables, but they did not say any thing
to him. Edward returned to the inn, called for breakfast, and as soon
as he had finished, took out his pistols to renew the priming. While
so occupied, he happened to look up, and perceived one of the men with
his face against the window, watching him.
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