"Come along, then," said the butchers.
The old man led the way with Robin, and the others followed two by two.
As they walked along, the old butcher began asking Robin questions, to try and find out something about him.
"You have not been here before?" he said.
"Have I not?" replied Robin.
"I have not seen you, at least."
"Have you not?"
"You are new to the business?"
"Am I?"
"Well, you seem to be," said the old butcher, getting rather cross.