"Hmm," Tobias's frown weakened and he nodded. He would have hired the girl too, but where would she stay? A lad like Edmund could probably even camp out if the weather permitted, but that was not suitable for a girl. "Me farm is in Castleton. 'E'd have to find a place to stay; its too far out. How long 'ave ye known him, if ye don't mind me asking?" He wanted to get an idea of how reliable the priest's evaluation was. "I'd let 'im sleep in t' barn, if I know 'e can be trusted. Got me family and servants to think about, ye see?" he explained.