They were not interrupted until Monsieur Berryer bowed before them and asked if they would have any more refreshment.
"No, thank you," said Robert, and then he added, as if by afterthought, although he did not take his eyes from the buttons: "What sort of a man at sword play is this de Mezy ?" "Very good! Very good, sir," replied the innkeeper, "that is if his eyes and head are clear." "Then if he is in good condition it looks as if I ought to be careful." "Careful, sir! Careful! One ought always to be careful in a duel!" "In a way I suppose so.

Monsieur Berryer.

But I fancy it depends a good deal upon one's opponent.

There are some who are not worth much trouble." Monsieur Berryer's eyes stood out.

Robert had spoken with calculated effect.