Listen, Pere Colombe, I'll leave my tools under this seat and I'll call for them at twelve o'clock." Lantier gave his blessing to this arrangement with an approving nod.
Labor was necessary, yes, but when you're with good friends, courtesy comes first.

Now the four had five hours of idleness before them.

They were full of noisy merriment.

Coupeau was especially relieved.

They had another round and then went to a small bar that had a billiard table.
At first Lantier turned up his nose at this establishment because it was rather shabby.