One day of archeology, one day of fishing, and one of hunting, that's three already.

You see, my dear fellow, we have only fifteen or sixteen left to worry about." "My dear Roland," said Sir John sadly, and without replying to the young officer's wordy sally, "won't you ever tell me about this fever which sears you, this sorrow which undermines you ?" "Ah!" said Roland, with his harsh, doleful laugh.

"I have never been gayer than I am this morning; it's your liver, my lord, that is out of order and makes you see everything black." "Some day I hope to be really your friend," replied Sir John seriously; "then you will confide in me, and I shall help you to bear your burden." "And half my aneurism!--Are you hungry, my lord ?" "Why do you ask ?" "Because I hear Edouard on the stairs, coming up to tell us that breakfast is ready." As Roland spoke, the door opened and the boy burst out: "Big brother Roland, mother and sister Amelie are waiting breakfast for Sir John and you." Then catching the Englishman's right hand, he carefully examined the first joint of the thumb and forefinger.
"What are you looking at, my little friend ?" asked Sir John.
"I was looking to see if you had any ink on your fingers." "And if I had ink on my fingers, what would it mean ?" "That you had written to England, and sent for my pistols and sword." "No, I have not yet written," said Sir John; "but I will to-day." "You hear, big brother Roland?
I'm to have my sword and my pistols in a fortnight!" And the boy, full of delight, offered his firm rosy cheek to Sir John, who kissed it as tenderly as a father would have done.

Then they went to the dining-room where Madame de Montrevel and Amelie were awaiting them..