"Still, the sky is cloudy, and the night is dark." "That's only second-best weather," grumbled Reade.

"However, I'm impatient to have a try to-night.

I think we will try for it.

Can you help us ?" "Undoubtedly I can find out how clear the coast is," replied the old man.

"I would be glad to do far more than that for you." "If you can supply us with supper," Tom proposed, "and then find out the news, it will be a great service." Later, while the chums ate, the old peasant went abroad.