All the joyous peals of the bells, the music of the chiming, happy town, moreover, came in through the window which he had left open.
"We shall never have time to get to the hospital before eight o'clock to fetch Marie," resumed M.de Guersaint, "for we must have some breakfast, eh ?" "Of course, make haste and order two cups of chocolate.

I will get up at once, I sha'n't be long," replied Pierre.
In spite of the fatigue which had already stiffened his joints, he sprang out of bed as soon as he was alone, and made all haste with his toilet.
However, he still had his head in the washing basin, ducking it in the fresh, cool water, when M.de Guersaint, who was unable to remain alone, came back again.

"I've given the order," said he; "they will bring it up.
Ah! what a curious place this hotel is! You have of course seen the landlord, Master Majeste, clad in white from head to foot and looking so dignified in his office.

The place is crammed, it appears; they have never had so many people before.

So it is no wonder that there should be such a fearful noise.