"That's because they have nothing to lose," said mine host, with the chuckle of a self-applauding wit.

"Well, now, that's a fact," said mine host, as he made an entry in his book.

Where does a man like mine host hide his pride, Fess?

Half-a-dozen men followed him, pushing aside mine host who strove to bar the door.

No sign of the goodwife who was hiding in the cellar, but mine host is hanging from a tree.

Someone had been trying the Protection racket on mine host.

Truly, mine host, I must turn away some of my followers.

I'll be judgment by mine host of the Garter.

But here, mine host, says Abraham, take this old fiddle of mine for security.

"Indeed, gentlemen, you had best go," said mine host.