Certainly , however , he seemed to be outgrowing that distaste , or ill-will , that he had conceived at first against my person ; for presently he jumped up , came across the room behind me , and hit me a smack upon the shoulder . `` We 'll agree fine yet ! '' he cried . `` I 'm just as glad I let you in . And now come awa ' to your bed . '' To my surprise , he lit no lamp or candle , but set forth into the dark passage , groped his way , breathing deeply , up a flight of steps , and paused before a door , which he unlocked . I was close upon his heels , having stumbled after him as best I might ; and then he bade me go in , for that was my chamber . I did as he bid , but paused after a few steps , and begged a light to go to bed with . `` Hoot-toot ! '' said Uncle Ebenezer , `` there 's a fine moon . '' `` Neither moon nor star , sir , and pit-mirk , '' * said I. `` I cannae see the bed . '' * Dark as the pit . `` Hoot-toot , hoot-toot ! '' said he . `` Lights in a house is a thing I dinnae agree with . I 'm unco feared of fires . Good-night to ye , Davie , my man . '' And before I had time to add a further protest , he pulled the door to , and I heard him lock me in from the outside . I did not know whether to laugh or cry . The room was as cold as a well , and the bed , when I had found my way to it , as damp as a peat-hag ; but by good fortune I had caught up my bundle and my plaid , and rolling myself in the latter , I lay down upon the floor under lee of the big bedstead , and fell speedily asleep .
With the first peep of day I opened my eyes , to find myself in a great chamber , hung with stamped leather , furnished with fine embroidered furniture , and XXXXX by three fair windows .
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