Others had seen the approach of the familiar figure, and there was quite a little group around the door of the two houses to ask news of the Master Builder as he approached.  His face wore a beaming look, and in reply to the many questions showered upon him he answered gaily: 

“In truth, good friends, if the plague ruined me, it seems as though the fire was to set me up again.  Here is my Lord Mayor, prompted thereto by his gracious Majesty the King, giving into my hands the task of seeing to the rebuilding of Bridge Ward, Within, Billingsgate Ward, Dowgate Ward, and Candlewick Ward.  Four wards to build! why, my fortune is made!”

He gave one quick look at Dinah, and then took her hand in his, all looking smilingly on the while.

“Thou didst not repulse me when I was but a poor and broken man,” he said; “but, please Heaven, before many months have passed over my head it will be no mockery to speak of me as Master Builder once again!”

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