"Ah! ah! Safely accomplished--the great journey.

Safely accomplished.

You permit--" And he embraced Barebone after the custom of his day.
"From all sides," he said, when the door was closed, "I hear that you have done great things.

From every quarter one hears your praise." He held him at arm's length.
"Yes," he said.

"Your face is graver and--more striking in resemblance than ever.