"Be ready to start at nine o'clock to-morrow morning." The man promised, whereat his confreres lost all interest in the matter and the strangers were allowed to proceed without further interruption.
They found out all about the Amalfi drive that evening, and were glad indeed they had decided to go.

Even Louise was pleased at the arrangement and as eager as the others to make the trip.

It is one of the most famous drives in the world, along a road built upon the rocky cliff that overhangs the sea and continually winds in and out as it follows the outlines of the crags.
They had an early breakfast and were ready at nine o'clock; but when they came to the gate of the garden they found only a dilapidated carriage standing before it.
"Do you know where my rig is ?" Uncle John asked the driver, at the same time peering up and down the road.
"It is me, sir signore.

I am engage by you.

Is it not so ?" Mr.Merrick looked at the driver carefully.