14/20 He causes a disturbance in your hostelry, which respectable people cannot put up with. Go; make out my bill and notify my servant." "What, monsieur, will you leave us so soon ?" "You know that very well, as I gave my order to saddle my horse. Have they not obeyed me ?" "It is done; as your Excellency may have observed, your horse is in the great gateway, ready saddled for your departure." "That is well; do as I have directed you, then." "What the devil!" said the host to himself. "Can he be afraid of this boy ?" But an imperious glance from the stranger stopped him short; he bowed humbly and retired. "She will soon pass; she is already late. |