It is dark.

I will light the lamp." And striking a match, Temistocle lit a couple of candles and placed them upon the table of the small sitting-room.

The two men sat down, holding their hats upon their knees.
"If you will excuse me," said Temistocle, "I will go and make the signore's coffee.

He dines at the restaurant, and always comes home for his coffee.

Perhaps the signori will also take a cup?
It is the same to make three as one." But the men thanked Temistocle, and said they wanted none, which was just as well, since Temistocle had no idea of giving them any.