A door beyond opened and shut.

The first of us to speak was the Professor.
Realizing the difficulty of following him through the stable, we moved toward the hall.
"We have learnt something ...

much! Notwithstanding his brave words, he fears us.

He fears time, he fears want! For if not, why he hurry so?
His very tone betray him, or my ears deceive.

Why take that money?
You follow quick.