But they did not again speak of that ardent embrace which had thrilled them so strongly with vague, unknown desire.

Under the pretext of walking more quickly they did not even take each other's arm.

They experienced some slight confusion when they looked at one another, though why they could not tell.

Meantime the dawn was rising around them.

The young man, who had sometimes been sent to Orcheres by his master, knew all the shortest cuts.