“Indeed, after a few moments of fighting all was over with them, for, seeing our skeleton attire, they fled in the utmost consternation.
“Their shouts and cries were awful.
“We did not lose much time, but ransacked the house of everything valuable, placed the articles in a light cart, and drove away.”
“Did you get the old man’s money?”
“Yes, every farthing. There were five large bags of gold discovered in an old oak chest, which I have every reason to believe was intended for his daughter’s dowry.
“But the adventure did not end here.”
“What, then, happened?” asked Death-wing.
“We went into the forest, and hid part of our treasure until such time as we could convey it away more conveniently.
“We lighted our fires in a deep hollow of the ground, and cooked the ducks and chickens, which, together with plenty of wine we had also stolen, made up a first-rate supper.”
“So I should think.”