We all looked, carefully.
Everyone gazed at us politely, kindly, and with eager interest.

No one was impertinent.

We could catch quite a bit of the talk now, and all they said seemed pleasant enough.
Well--before nightfall we were all safely back in our big room.

The damage we had done was quite ignored; the beds as smooth and comfortable as before, new clothing and towels supplied.

The only thing those women did was to illuminate the gardens at night, and to set an extra watch.
But they called us to account next day.