They held the candle, and took a good look at me, and all said, "Why, HE ain't a Shepherdson - no, there ain't any Shepherdson about him." Then the old man said he hoped I wouldn't mind being searched for arms, because he didn't mean no harm by it - it was only to make sure. So he didn't pry into my pockets, but only felt outside with his hands, and said it was all right.

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