And the one in the inn of Erdberg lasted not so long as the telling of it--for the matter, being more comfortable than that which came after, I have, perhaps, not hurried so much as I might.
When at last both supper and entertainment were finished, and the earthenware platters huddled away into the hall without, there arose a mighty clamor, so that Jorian went to the door and cried out to the landlord to know what was the matter.

The old brick-dusty knave came hulking forward, and, with greatly increased respect, he addressed the men-at-arms.
"What is your will, noble sirs ?" "I asked," said Jorian, "what was the reason of this so ill-favored noise.

If your guests cannot be quiet, I will come among them with something that will settle the quarrels of certain of them in perpetuity." So with sulky recurrent murmurs the fray finally settled itself, and for that time at least there was no more trouble.

I went to the door of the Lady Ysolinde and the Little Playmate and cried in to them a courteous good-night.

For I had been sorry to have Helene's "I hate you!" for her last word.