"Where is it?"
"In the old barn yonder, Monsieur."
"Bring it out and float it in the ditch half-way across the field. Moor it so that it doesn't drift."
The man hurried away.
"'Tis all ready, sir," said Sherebiah, coming up. "The road is blocked towards the bend, and the men be hidden in the wood. Med I ask, sir, if shouten would be any use?"
Harry smiled.
"We found it useful once, eh, Sherry? Certainly; when you see the flag go up, the more noise you make the better, especially if you can make a din with garden tools, or anything of steel."
"Trust me, sir; I ha'n't served wi' a travellen show for nothen. I'll show 'em the way, ay sure."
"Mind, not a movement till you see the flag. Now, to your places."
He returned once more to the house. Adèle met him at the door.