That's soon done." "Then, let's go at once." "Come on," said Sir John; and he went out, followed by Edouard.
A moment later, Amelie, still absorbed in thought, rose and left the room.

Neither Madame de Montrevel nor Roland noticed her departure, so interested were they in a serious discussion.

Madame de Montrevel tried to persuade Roland not to take his young brother with him on the morrow's hunt.

Roland explained that, since Edouard was to become a soldier like his father and brother, the sooner he learned to handle a gun and become familiar with powder and ball the better.

The discussion was not yet ended when Edouard returned with his gun slung over his shoulder.
"Look, brother," said he, turning to Roland; "just see what a fine present Sir John has given me." And he looked gratefully at Sir John, who stood in the doorway vainly seeking Amelie with his eyes.
It was in truth a beautiful present.