We left the terms to him, and he suggested a compensation far greater than we should have asked.

The sum we received from Franz, together with that which we should get from Castleman, would place us beyond want for a year to come.

Surely luck was with us.
After Castleman's arrival our meals were served in our room, and we saw little of him or of Franz for a week or more.

Twice I saw Castleman ride out with the young women, and after that I haunted the front door of the house.

One bright afternoon I met them as they were about to dismount.