"I have no time to count the eggs now; let me know the tale of them and the chickens at the same price as you charged yesterday, and come for your money tomorrow; I have no time to pay now.

Here," he called to one of the scullions, "take out these eggs and chickens quickly, but don't break any, and give the basket to the girl here." So saying he hurried off to attend to his cooking.
Cluny looked round.

But three paces away a half open door led into the interior of the house.

His resolution was taken in a moment.
Seeing that none were looking at him he stole through the door, his bare feet falling noiselessly on the stones.

He was now in a spacious hall.