Ned fell back in astonishment. The heavy man immediately made for the door.
“Here!” cried Ned.
The man slewed himself round rebellious.
“Was that you playing down below?”
“Aye.”
“Harp?”
“Aye.”
This time he got fairly outside, shut himself on to the landing, apparently dwelt there a minute, and, secure in his retreat, opened the door again and thrust in his head.
“Servant, sir,” said he.
“Oh, all right,” said Ned.