Then he ran upstairs to do what Roland and Sir John were already doing, that is, dress for dinner.
The whole talk at table, as may be easily imagined, centred upon the day's prowess.

Edouard asked nothing better than to talk about it, and Sir John, astounded by Roland's skill, courage, and good luck, improved upon the child's narrative.

Madame de Montrevel shuddered at each detail, and yet she made them repeat it twenty times.

That which seemed most clear to her in all this was that Roland had saved Edouard's life.
"Did you thank him for it ?" she asked the boy.

"Thank whom ?" "Your brother." "Why should I thank him ?" retorted Edouard.