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And Enid brought sweet cakes to make them cheer, And stood behind and waited. And seeing her so sweet and serviceable, Geraint had longing in him evermore To stoop and kiss the tender little thumb That crost the trencher as she laid it down. -TENNYSON (_Idylls_).
At the end of the lane, Ellinor took the path which branched off to the courtyards; and, as she made no movement of farewell or dismissal, the master of the place, with great simplicity, followed her. These courtyards were located in the most ancient part of Bindon, where in medieval days had been the inner bailey. What remained of the lowered towers and curtains had been utilised for the peaceful purposes of spences, bakehouses and dairies.