By six o'clock every soul in Ravenna will be fast asleep.

We shall drive to a little farm-house I know on the border of the forest, leave our bagarino there, and have our stroll under the trees just as long and as far as is agreeable to you.

Won't that do ?" "Perfect! I shall enjoy it amazingly.

I will be sure to be ready when you come at six o'clock." "I will be there at six or thereabouts.

Now we will go back to the ball-room; but don't dance till you have not a leg left to stand on.