This week I am busy.

But next week, on some convenient day, come to me, young sir, and I may be able to give you a word of advice.

In the forenoon will be best.

Until then--see to your behaviour!" The young man bowed and waited, standing where he was, until the bustle attending the Syndic's departure had quite died away.

Then he turned.
"Now, Messer Grio," he said briskly, "for my part I am ready." But Messer Grio had slipped away some minutes before..