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Rufus replied civilly , with a frank , open manner that won their respect , and , when they had hastily dressed , led them to the pump , where he placed a tin basin , soap and towels , at their disposal . After ablutions , they questioned him as to the events of last evening , and were soon in nominal acquaintance with all the country side . He was indignant at the free and easy conduct of a self-invited guest called Rodden , who wanted to dance with all the prettiest girls and to play cards . `` But when he said cards , Annerew , that 's a sesayder , told him to clare , although it was only four in the morning , and he had to clare , and is on his way to Flanders now . '' `` I suppose you did not hear him make any enquiries regarding us ? '' asked the dominie . `` But I did , and it was only when he hard that you had n't been past the meetin ' - house , that he stopped and said ` ee 'd ` ave a lark .