I pointed to the cap and doublet I had shed.
"Why, then, Illustrious, it will but remain for you to complete the change." "Dog!" he cried; "beast, do you deride me ?" My answer was to point out towards the yard.
"They are clamouring," said I."They wax impatient.

I had better go before they come for you." As I spoke I selected a heavy mace for only weapon, and swinging it to my shoulder I stepped to the door.

On the threshold he would have stayed me, purged by his fear of what might befall him did I not return.

But I heeded him not.
"Fare you well, my Lord of Pesaro," said I."See that none penetrates to your closet.

Make fast the door." "Stay!" he called after me.