Is that it ?" Spantz gave him a withering look, as much as to say that he was a fool to ask such a question in a place so public.

Without replying, he got to his feet and made ready to leave the little garden.
"I must return.

I have been away too long.

Thank you, sir, for your kindness to an old man.

Good day, sir, and--" "Hold on! I think I'll walk over with you and have another look at that broadsword.