The vicomte was last to mount.

At the landing he stopped, looked down at the group by the chimney, shrugged, and went on.
Maitre le Borgne came in from the kitchens.

"If the ladies will follow me I will conduct them to their rooms.

A fire is under way.

The wines and brandy and sugar are on the table; and the warming-pan stands by the chimney." "Anne," said madame, "go you to the room with the host.