He regretted his impetuosity the more, as the fact of his being a stranger might augment the difficulty of his position.

It was necessary above all to obtain the price of his horse, so as to be enabled to continue his journey, the success of which might be compromised by a single day's delay.

With a violent effort, therefore, he succeeded in restraining his wrath.
"You are right--I was too hasty," said he to the host, in an agitated voice, which he tried to make as calm as possible.

"I had not the same patience as before.

But ought not this man be responsible for the loss of my horse?
I make you judge in the matter." "Well, then, as judge, I am not of your opinion.