Wench

Follow Julia Ebonhearth and David Brocksteel in their adventures across the vast world of Eldengleam, where many trials await them as they unravel the secrets and origins of blood magic.

"There is only the two of us in here," Midori watched the man before her with a solemn look. "Tell me what you really want." "Isn't it obvious?" With a thoughtful stroke of his chin, he studied Midori, piecing together an impression from her posture and attire. "I wish to take you as my wife, and establish our baby's rightful status as the heir of the family." --*--___--*--___--*--___--*--___--*--___--*--___--*-- After her life took a turn for the worse, Midori Takigawa transmigrated into a historical romance novel that featured a cannon fodder* who shared the same name. As soon as she entered the novel, she was already pregnant and subsequently kicked out of her in-laws' house for cheating. Thanks to her photographic memory, she practically had the content of the novel at the back of his head. Armed with the knowledge, she grasped a newfound determination. She must change the cannon fodder's fate and live a fulfilled life! That naturally included making money and finding a worthy father for her unborn baby! Naturally, she wanted to do all of these without the slightest coercion! S-9898 : [Cough, cough. 1 Life Point has been taken from you for lying.] Midori : *curses at the system* You thief! Return my Life Point! Ex First Husband : Midori-san, I never agreed to the divorce. Midori : Is that my problem? Future Second Husband 1 : Wench, you are lucky to be betrothed to me. You better marry me now before I change my mind. Midori : I changed my mind. Bye. Future Second Husband 1 : Noooooooo~ Midori-chan, don't leave me behind! Future Second Husband 2 : In that case, will you consider me? Midori : Gladly! What is your name, Sir??? Future Second Husband 2 : *gives his name* Midori : *sucks in a deep breath* The protagonist!!! Meanwhile, what about Midori's four elder brothers? Was anyone good enough for their baby sister? *Cannon fodder = A minor character in a novel who usually ends up dead in a tragic manner.

She went through hell at an early age. She was abandoned by her father to be abused and exploited like a slave by his wife and daughter. She tried running away from them so many times, but she was always caught. When her 'so-called' sister, who was set to marry a Count's son, vanished, her 'so-called' father suddenly remembered her existence and recognized her as his youngest daughter. [Excerpt] "You wench! We have fed and dressed you since you were a child. And now you won't even be useful." Her stepmother shouted She raised her left eyebrow. "Fed me? Dress me? You couldn't even give me a decent room. If I may remind you, I've been living in the attic room for ten years, and you treated me worse than a maid. A slave. You treated me as a slave." "You ungrateful child. I should have never let you live. You should have just died together with your whore mother." Said the Count. Upon hearing about her mother, she felt rage. She could still remember how she saw her mother die in the coldness of the night. She looked at the Count with blazing eyes as if they could burn. "Never mention my mother again. And stop blaming the innocent here. You are the one who raped her and got her pregnant, Count Harriston." She said it in an angry tone. Then she looked over at the Countess. "And Countess, you should be grateful that you have another daughter because if I were born as a boy, you would never have a penny left." "You b..." Countess Harriston got slapped by Ashley before she could finish her words. The Countess held up her red left cheek. "I'm not a bitch. You and your daughter are bitches. And I will never marry Count Lottway's son. Find your spoiled brat daughter, and don't make me her substitute." "You ungrateful wench!" The Count held her hand and tried to slap her. But a strong man's force stopped the hands of the Count. When he saw whose hand stopped him, his face became pale. He couldn't believe that this man would be here. "Y-your Grace? W-why are y-you here?" The Count was so afraid that he stuttered his words. The man released the Count's hands and hid Ashley at his back. "Hurt her, and you're dead." He said it with a cold tone. Cover not mine

UPDATED SUMMARY!!! [ Mischevious darlings ] Born as the Daugther of Marquess from a most prosperous kingdom that hailed from the Haelan Empire. She was born to have a brighter feature, glory, and all of the beauty in the kingdom of Atharta. Nonetheless, a feature determined to be a Queen ruling the kingdom. Adelaide ---- was betrothed by the Crown Prince from birth. But there were also unexpected obstacles she has yet to face. Little did she know there would be another rising star outshining her light, and stealing every future she had. Now known as a "wicked wench" by all the people, she lost her dignity and hope for anything. Heartbroken, anguish, and bitter betrayal she experienced all at once. She was almost usurped by the troublesome corrupted that took advantage of her broken heart until she was saved by one of her known enemies. Damien Von Heinrich is such a bright and extravagant character. A powerful man who was taking a liking to her ever since. Adelaide could not help but always reject every advance on him because all his lineage flows in his blood. But in the end, they become an ally till her heart beats to him. ------------- Hate to Love // Enemies to Lovers Royal Affairs // Medieval Times Romance // Slowly developed romance. Mystery//horror of some part

There will be a wizard, and of course, he will adventure. Additionally, there will be dragons, frogs, and wenches. If you like any of these things, I would recommend reading. Also, this will be 100% FREE because Webnovel (Qidian) is an evil, exploitative company.

No man will ever sail under my flag - but plenty of women will! These pirate wenches are crazy about a man who can read! A young outcast transmigrates into a fantasy world as a beginner pirate. Bastian is made into an even bigger outcast by his traitorous bully brother who turns out to be the infamous pirate wizard Captain Gorgo, in charge of the most dangerous crew on any seas. Cursing Bastian so that no man may sail under his flag, Gorgo fails to account for one thing...women. Continuously adding new saucy wenches to his crew, Captain Bastian Black battles keepers of mystical occult literature to utilize his rare power: literacy. He's on a quest to become so strong in magic and pirating that he can finally kill Captain Gorgo and leave the sibling rivalry behind. In a world of swashbuckling adventures, every lass with a sword counts... Join Captain Bastian Black on his epic voyage with women who are excellent with swords! In case you didn't figure it out yet, this book contains violence and harem stuff, so +18 readers only, please. Hope you enjoy. Leave comments! discord link finally. it's an actual functioning server afaik: https://discord.gg/tmeZKG5dqT Sorry for changing the A.I. cover a lot. I edited a pic of a future pirate lass who might interest my readers!

Celestine Rean Ramirez is a youngest daughter of the President of Hua Yu. Unfortunately, she became blind when she was 10 in an accident after that accident her father was forced to die in a brutal way. Celestine has to suffer the wrath of his uncle’s family, she was treated like a dog and slave for the whole 10 years, they abused their power and steal her father company, her uncle is a greedy wench so he gamble and gamble until he was defeated by the most ruthless mafia Kalix Jaye Martinez, her uncle was super afraid of him cause he have no enough money so he decided to sold his own niece.

Ji Yunya died at eighteen, was reborn, and returned from Hell as a devil. ＊ Everyone said that the Ji Family's girl was gentle and graceful, beautiful and smart, elegant and refined, with a heart as delicate as an orchid and scholarship as impressive as her manners; she truly lived up to her reputation as the top socialite. "Ji Yunya, you’re nothing but a devil, how can there be someone as terrifying as you existing in this world? You black-hearted and corrupt wench, why don’t you just die..." The adopted daughter of her grandmother wished she could drink her blood and feast on her flesh. Because I've already died, haha, you're right, I’m a wicked ghost who crawled up from Hell. In my past life, I made a wedding dress for you, this life, I intend to take back everything that belongs to me, and by the way, crush you ruthlessly into the mud. "I should have strangled you the moment you were born, because you simply don’t deserve to live in this world, your blood is the filthiest thing on this planet…" Her biological father incessantly thought about how to kill her. Because my existence is the biggest shame in my father's life, but what can I do? I couldn’t choose where I was born, but I can choose how to live. Like a nail, I’ll be fiercely hammered into your heart. If I’m filthy, then what does that make you, the creator of me? "You're a freak, I'm going to call the police and have them lock you up in a mental hospital..." A little friend was filled with righteous indignation after accidentally seeing her true self. Shush, truly clever people know better than to speak out, because I can’t resist silencing them...permanently! My father is hypocritical, my grandmother feigns virtue, the mistress is venomous, and even her sister is courting death. Come one, come all, let’s settle our accounts, past and present! She's a noble socialite praised by everyone, a study goddess with off-the-charts intelligence, the ultimate idol with beauty and talent, a medical genius with a cool and wise mind… Her perfect acting could fool the whole world, yet those who hate her most know the truth—she is black-hearted, hypocritical, selfish, domineering, and madly obsessive. Look, this is the real her. ＊ Yan Song, the son of the mayor, poised and majestic, with an impressive and stunning presence, he is the dreamy youth every girl hides in her heart, as beautiful as jade and as fierce as the scorching sun. In public, he’s dashing and charming, in private, he’s cutting and sarcastic, arrogant and wild. A slam dunk photo of him from the basketball court went viral online, and netizens hailed him as the National School Hunk. Countless fans drooled over the only blurry photo of him available, calling him "hubby" with unrestrained joy. One day, the typically mysterious and low-key National School Hunk suddenly registered a Weibo account, and instantly masses of fans rushed there. ——I’m just here to say that I’m engaged and have a childhood sweetheart for a fiancée, so stop calling me your "hubby." It's reserved for her, and if you upset her, then I won’t be happy either. And if I’m not happy, no one will be. The fans refused to accept this, wailing, how could their idol already have a fiancée? And he’s so in love with her, that's just way too domineering... Ji Yunya: That's right, I am domineering. If you want to be my man, you have to be clean from top to bottom, inside and out, from your body to your name, even every strand of your hair must belong only to me. Otherwise, I won't be able to resist destroying it... Yan Song: My wife's obsession with cleanliness is incurable… But, I like it! From then on, a saying circulated in Jiangzhou, Master Yan dotes on his wife above all else. You can provoke anyone but Lady Yan, or else Master Yan will teach you how to be a person all over again in minutes. 1 vs 1, the tone of this work is pampering, pampering, pampering, written by someone with a fastidious streak, you get it, if you like it please bookmark it.

Darren's father leaves him for a wench; therefore he moves to Quillgrad. As fate would have it, he became a monster hunter. (A pervert monster hunter). The Sauce of the book - MC is cool af and loves to break the fourth wall

** Warning!?! MATURE CONTENT!!!** One of the fiercest pirates on the sea , the legendary captain Thorne can raid a ship and wield a sword with the best. Woe awaits any man who desires to get past the tempered steel to the woman holding it. Lynnette Blackthorne a. k . a Captain Thorne sails the high seas with only one goal in mind: Vengeance against the man who murdered her sister. Nothing will stand in her way especially not a silver eyed rogue with the power to make her tremble and lose her wits to the madness of passion. ******** Everything that matters to Captain Bradley, his ship his business, his future has been stolen away by this beautiful buccaneer now holding him for ransom. His desire to kiss that smug look off her face is rivaled only by his determination to beat her at her own game. He's never encountered a threat he hasn't conquered, and no half-sized Pirate wench is going to break his record of victory.

Down here, I am a beggar, a whore, a wench! Up there, I sat with other High Deities on a throne of crystals and worship. How did I fall from my place in the Heavens? What did I do to be tossed out of the golden gates? Nothing, my 'colleagues' needed someone to visit Earth and I was the only goddess who understood Earth and its inhabitants. Or was it the time I defended my Demon lover? I was the High Goddess of Love, Seduction, Lust and Marriage. The strongest forces of the Universe were in my hands. My mission on Earth is to help pesky mortals find the one at the end of red strings. They're too lazy to find love on their own. Also, I needed to find my love. My first task from the gods? Finding an Empress for a human Emperor. I swear to the Heavens, I will destroy Earth before the stupid Emperor finds a lover. Down here, I have no status. Up there, I was the highest!

I am a road side dirty bastard thief from the day I was born and abondoned by my mother at the age of three. I did nothing but stealing. Now I am thirteen years old and still with same situation. But suddenly a scary old man with mix pink and white hair and same green eyes as me appeared out of nowhere telling me that I belong to a richest and dignified family of rose empire. Being dragged by the old man roughly. I was throwed into the carriage. "I am Edward Blanchester your grandfather and I came here to bring you back to home. I have been looking for you for 12 years." Alex,"Do you think you can stay here? " Viola,"Trash should be in dustbin." Rio,Ray,Rin,"We will never welcome you as our family go die wench." I am being hated from the moment I stepped into the mansion. Is there something else is remaining to surprise me. How I will survive in this mansion with such five evil kids and scary old man. I am in deep trouble someone please take my place. ' I came here in thought of living luxuriously but why am I living here as a stress out bag.'

Da Yehua transmigrated with her system which made her very frustrated. Why? Because it was her 1000th transmigration. While others transmigrated to achieve wealth and happiness for themselves, she transmigrated to achieve wealth for others. Each time she finished eliminating the bad guys and is ready to live leisurely... poof she transmigrates into a different person and someone else takes her place and enjoys her hard work. For more than a thousand years, she made the bed for others to lie on. So she decided that in this life, she isn't giving anyone a happy ending. This time she transmigrated into the body of a bought daughter in-law who married a man believed to have perished on the battlefield. What to do next? Frustrate the mother in-law of course. Except how come this mother in-law can read her mind and how come her supposedly dead husband is this arrogant Prince?? Xiao Sichen left his widowed mother for military enlistment and lost his memory in a near-death experience. With Diligence and luck, he gets recognized as a an adopted son by the Emperor. His life was perfect except... Why was that woman always causing trouble and why was his mother tolerating her? Mother Su was a crafty peasant woman, who bought a daughter in-law to serve as a wife for her son when he returned from the battlefield. Her bad temper was know far and wide and she was ready to provide for this daughter in-law provided she was obedient. But, how come she can hear what this daughter in-law is thinking? *************** ' Hey girl! Get up and eat this two buns. You woke up late so as your punishment this is your meal for today. ' Mother Su says. [This old hag is such a liar. These buns were made using the last of the ingredients in the house. The Old hag doesn't even have a meal for today.] Mother Su was speechless. This little wench!! ' Hey girl, where are you going to on such a hot afternoon? ' Mother Su says. [ I need to go to the brothel and eat juicy melons. That stupid girl boasts of her job in the capital when she's just a courtesan. Besides I can "accidentally" find some food.] ' Old hag, I embroidered a few things to sell. ' Da Yehua says. ' Little wench, are you thinking of leaving me alone? I'm following you.' Mother Su says. ' Hey Old hag. Don't stress me, stay at home and rest. ' Da Yehua says. ' Little wench, since when do you tell me what to do... ' The villagers walked away quickly not wanting to entangle themselves in the Xiao family drama. ********** The book is in a fictional era and cannot be found in Chinese history. The female lead has a love-hate comical relationship with her mother in-law. The male lead is smart decisive and is often used as sacrificial offering during the mother- daughter in-law quarrel. The first chapter of the book will explain some basic information to prevent confusion later but if you feel it's unnecessary, you can continue from chapter 2.

Xia Yu Lan, the cherished first daughter of a distinguished general, found solace in the beauty of nature and blooming flowers. Her ethereal beauty captured the hearts of all who beheld her, especially her loving parents. However, the sweet melody of her life turned sombre when her beloved mother passed away. Lost and haunted by her fears in the night, her world took an unexpected twist with the arrival of two new guests at the general's mansion—her conniving aunt and her daughter. Unbeknownst to the grief-stricken general, their sinister plot to erase her from the family lineage was set into motion. Yet, their plan unfolded differently than anticipated. Yu Lan was wed to Prime Minister Chen Zheyuan, a man who harboured deep resentment towards her. With venomous words, he spat, "You wench, sleeping with me won't ever make you my wife. Yo, you scheming witch? You're the reason I couldn't marry my beloved Li Qing." Each word pierced her heart like a thousand needles, but the prime minister could never have foreseen that his spiteful words would one day come back to haunt him, casting a shadow of eternal regret over his life. Updates: Mon-Fri. Stay tuned

This be your most daring story; A rambling if you must, Of language most foul, of unexplored ways to curse. Of bullshit in every turn, in every twist, in every twists of tongues. As told by thine ol'hands and masterminded by the crude tongue, with all my tics and antics. Do-told tale of a vegetable who limbs and stumbled on a new realm of where creation was pierced in it's boundaries. Of a connoisseur who learns of ways of an unshackled breathing body, the occasional doggie styles and the utmost high of all forms of unequaled shag-getry, wooing tarts and thots and hoes, all manners of terms modern and old to name all wenches of all- the ripened titties; "Thine taste ranges from nymphs of florescent pure to flooded lips which hangs and are forgivably bonk-able with a passing thought riled up by the hard down under, Which in short means all!" Heinously wholesome in ways of the vile tongue which grew most crude, terribly heinous with every breaths more lived- after to after and then more, much much more. A rambling- to what he sees, to what he does. This is a story of a living, in a world of pixels; of new universe where a man could swim in lava, a world where such and such is deemed mundane. An epic where a naked fledgling dove in the heat of an avian war, baby-steps towards a destiny-, etched in the root webs of two worlds with only a goal; To be the Pirate Ki- nevermind! To live most free. Rejuvenation; maketh man a new being, now what would be his tale when all he knew of living was blinking a set of dead little eyes, what would such a virgin of a human ways do in a surreal world that explodes magics and bullshits. I'll tell ye all! Just listen to the ramble. (Stay with me, I won't ever drop this.) [Warning:] 1. Not for the faint of heart. 1½. Smut will be there but it will be extremely rare. 2. The english dictionary would require a thorough update after I'm done with this epic. 3. Fuckery most heinous most foul. (By decree of a certain fool) 4. Don't tell your mums you learnt (curses) from me. 5. No other warning just enjoy, If ye dares. Cover art not mine, thank you for letting me use it and sorry but pray tell if you ordered it removed. Will use it until I could afford a more authentic cover art or until boss wants it removed.

"I'm interested as long as we don't engage in any physical contact that would lead to sex or the act itself. As your temporary future wife, I can tolerate hugs, pecks, and holding hands. Anything more intimate than that will get you a kick in the balls just like what happened yesterday. I will raise the 'pain intensity' every time you violate my personal space without a valid reason." He flashed me a smile that would make ladies swoon. "I consider myself warned by a bloodthirsty wench." Good. "I'm not allowed to have a sidepiece, right?" He raised an eyebrow. "Side-piece?" "Boyfriend." I trailed off as a flush crept across my cheeks. Would I dare, though? Darius's lips tightened as if he's contemplating something. He finally spoke up after what seems like an eternity, looking serious as hell. "Not while you're married to me. Perfect little wife, remember?" "She can be the perfect little wife if she hides the side-piece well," I whispered, challenging him. "We're not even married yet and you're already thinking of cheating?" "I will not cheat, Darius. How about you?" Clamping my lips in amusement, I leaned forward to the table. "Can you remain celibate for years for the sake of this perfect husband image and your inheritance?" Our knees knocked together under the table, sending electric aftershocks on my skin. Darius flinched at the contact. Did he feel it too? "I'll be discreet." So, it's okay for him to seek other women and I'm not allowed to seek men for my pleasure? "Exactly. I'll be discreet." I emphasized the word 'I'. I pushed away my plate. I just lost my appetite. "But why do you have to look for another man when I'm already here?" He reasoned out as he stared deep into my eyes. "I can give you sex." I choked in my drink and almost spat on his face. In my effort not to, I coughed uncontrollably. "No sex." I tightened my fist, trying to stay calm. I didn't want to give him a lecture about gender inequality when I needed his money to survive. "Make it clear in the contract, Darius. I don't mix business with pleasure. Understand?" "Maybe I'll just have to tempt you, then." Darius' voice was deep and husky I can't help but shiver at its promise of ecstasy in them. He moved towards me and gripped my armchair.  His grip wasn't strong but it has no intention of letting go. "Would you want me to?"

When Alpha King Rhys finally found his mate, he expected fireworks, a puzzle piece to click into place, a Luna to help him rule the kingdom, not this.. this savage rogue. A rogue whose intention had been to assassinate him. Hated upon first sight, Amira cursed the Moon Goddess to find out her mate was the tyrannical Alpha King she'd been trained to kill. With nothing left to do but reject the king and escape almost unscathed, neither Rhys nor Amira expected what came next. It was unheard of to reject the gift the Moon Goddess blessed them with. Only a few were granted a mate, and Alpha King Rhys and Amira did precisely that- Rejected the gift. Cursed by the Moon Goddess, they wake up inside each other's bodies. Switched to live in each other's worlds, Rhys and Amira are forced to figure out how to return to their original forms. Can they stop fighting, bickering, and scheming against each other, or will this curse open their minds and hearts to each other's troubles? EXCERPT: “What in Goddess’ name is this!?” Rhys growled into the mirror; his voice came out feminine and his reflection, not his own. This was a nightmare, a cruel trick of his mind. It was playing on him for rejecting this woman as his mate. The woman he wanted to kill was staring back at him from the mirror, hands clutching her face, eyes wide with shock and fury. The nails grew into claws, ready to scratch at the face of the wench who tried to kill him. But the piercing pain and the pool of blood shocked him into a surreal reality. This was not a nightmare. This was real!? Rhys was inside Amira’s body! So, where was Amira? On the other side of the kingdom, a loud scream vibrated the walls and floors of the palace. Glass broke, plates shattered, and guards came rushing into the king’s quarters. #EnemiesToLovers #BodySwapping #Cursed #Rejected Possibly turning into the Cursed Series with different stories in the same world XOXO Instagram: @kelly_starrz Discord: https://discord.gg/sgUWUrSxYN Discord: Kelly_Starrz#5020

Flame and Blaze a name that will never fade. The two person that lives for over hundreds of decades. being thrown by there own family for...... Being to powerful. they only have each other to relay on. so on they do venture and some things that you can't even imagine .... but then everything changed when..... Their body died.... and so when they open their eyes "what the hell is this! I can't control my mana!" "Flame i think we got reincarnated..." The twins are confused about what's happening.In the new world where twins are the most cherished creature "A Prince and a princess have been born!" 'huh' "princess?!" "Prince!?" " I'll name them Agatha and Agathan.""Mmm that's to plane for royalty"" then what about Agatha Eunice and Agathan Luise" " that's perfect! " "They'll bring miracle to our empire!" "All hail for the Prince Agathan Luise Hestea! And Princess Agatha Eunice Hestea!" Everyone in the empire cheer for the new born but there's one person who's not happy about them "this can't happen! My son already have the throne! How dare they hide the pregnancy of that lowly wench from me!" "assassinate them" " but that comes with a price" " i don't care just get rid of them! " How will the twins handle their challenges in this life time ....

Lilith Aphelion was the reigning Empress of the Albertine Empire. She was also on the brink of death. Betrayed by the man she calls her husband, she spends her last breath cursing him out. 'I swear to the gods above, Adam, I will drag you and your wench mistress to hell with me!' But when she opened her eyes again, it was not hell that greeted her. Instead, she found herself in her childhood bedroom, the familiar scent of lavender and old books filling the air. She was no longer the betrayed empress; she was fourteen again, given a miraculous chance to rewrite her fate. Given the chance to redo her life, Lilith withered under the pressure. What was the use of trying to get revenge when she doesn't have the power nor the status to do anything? She was no longer the Empress, she was just a Duke's unwanted and illegitimate daughter. She couldn't do anything worthwhile, deserving of her second life. [0106: Greetings, aspiring villainess! 'Tis I, System 0106! Or commonly known as the Villainess Maker System. Shall we begin?] ...What the hell? Now, with the guide of some unknown power, Lilith was determined to change her future and avoid destruction at the hands of her former husband, Lilith vowed to make her former husband suffer the same torment he had inflicted upon her. No longer the righteous empress, she would become a cunning and ruthless shadow, pulling the strings towards the ruination of those who wronged her. The game of power and revenge had begun, and this time, Lilith would not lose.

I wait," Mrs. Morel said to herself–"I wait, and what I wait for can never come." Then she straightened the kitchen, lit the lamp, mended the fire, looked out the washing for the next day, and put it to soak. After which she sat down to her sewing. Through the long hours her needle flashed regularly through the stuff. Occasionally she sighed, moving to relieve herself. And all the time she was thinking how to make the most of what she had, for the children's sakes. At half-past eleven her husband came. His cheeks were very red and very shiny above his black moustache. His head nodded slightly. He was pleased with himself. "Oh! Oh! waitin' for me, lass? I've bin 'elpin' Anthony, an' what's think he's gen me? Nowt b'r a lousy hae'fcrown, an' that's ivry penny–" "He thinks you've made the rest up in beer," she said shortly. "An' I 'aven't–that I 'aven't. You b'lieve me, I've 'ad very little this day, I have an' all." His voice went tender. "Here, an' I browt thee a bit o' brandysnap, an' a cocoanut for th' children." He laid the gingerbread and the cocoanut, a hairy object, on the table. "Nay, tha niver said thankyer for nowt i' thy life, did ter?" As a compromise, she picked up the cocoanut and shook it, to see if it had any milk. "It's a good 'un, you may back yer life o' that. I got it fra' Bill Hodgkisson. 'Bill,' I says, 'tha non wants them three nuts, does ter? Arena ter for gi'ein' me one for my bit of a lad an' wench?' 'I ham, Walter, my lad,' 'e says; 'ta'e which on 'em ter's a mind.' An' so I took one, an' thanked 'im. I didn't like ter shake it afore 'is eyes, but 'e says, 'Tha'd better ma'e sure it's a good un, Walt.' An' so, yer see, I knowed it was. He's a nice chap, is Bill Hodgkisson, 'e's a nice chap!"