He may find the head of it later on in the wall, and then he can wonder about it as much as he pleases." Mine host bustled back.

The foul and treacherous attempt, the breaking off of the arrow, and the comment upon it had taken less than a minute, and, good observer though he was, he noticed nothing unusual in the appearance of his guests.

They carried their rifles in their hands, but many visitors to Montreal did the same, and as they were beautiful weapons they might well guard against their loss.
"Follow me, my Bostonnais," he said lightly.

"I have the great room with three beds for you, and I trust that you have enjoyed the dinner." "We have enjoyed it greatly, all of it, Monsieur Jolivet, and especially the dessert," replied Robert with meaning.
"Ah, the pastry," said Monsieur Jolivet, clasping his hands.

"It is Marie who made it.