Odd Man. If I go to sleep or move away he will try to get at me. I am just worn out for want of rest.
True. Dear me! How can I help you?
Odd Man. Well, if you would stay by me and watch for the ogre, I might take a short nap.
True. I will do that! And you, sir, go to sleep. [Odd Man goes to sleep. Big Black Dog enters.]
Big Black Dog. Good day, little dog. How do you do?
True. I am very well, I thank you; but who are you?
Big Black Dog. My name is Nip, and I have come to show you the way out of this cave. Let us run now!
True. No; I said I would take care of this cave for the Odd Man, and I will do it.
Big Black Dog. But the Odd Man is asleep. He will not see you. Come, now, come along with me!
True. No, I will not go.