Leicester laughed at the woman's vehemence.
"Have 'ee come from far then, sur; you do look 'ot and tired?" she continued.
"Yes, I have walked a good many miles—from Vale Linden. Have you ever heard of it?"
"Iss, I've 'eerd ov it, but I've never been there. Why, that must be more'n twenty mile."
"Very likely. I've walked from there."
"And how be 'ee goin' back?"
"I'm going to walk."
"Good gracious! Why—but wudden 'ee ruther 'ave a cup of tay, sur?"
"I am afraid it would be troubling you."
"Trouble! Nothin' of the sort. Besides, I be goin' to 'ave one myzelf. Ef you'll jist wait two or three minits 't 'll be ready. There, you go and set in the armchair there, while I d' git et."