Scafell Pike

Many probably believed he would emerge from the side carrying a pike with the head of a banker.

If ever the cool impudence was suddenly taken out of a man, this question seemed to take it out of Pike.

After that Pike was a little more cautious, and kept aloof for a time; but Val knew that he was still watched on occasion.

"I was just thinking the same thing yesterday—that your lordship was always meeting me," said Pike.

Pike's head suddenly appeared above the hurdles, and he began inquiring after her health.

You'll get interfered with in a way you won't like, Pike, one of these days, unless you mend your manners.