But what mean you by happy ending?
Had the savages roasted me over a slow fire, I should hardly be here for the pleasure of your chastisement." He laughed lightly, his eyes wandering carelessly over the throng of figures in front of us.
"Saint Guise! I thought not about your predicament, but rather of the happiness which came to me in the society of Mademoiselle.

In faith, she was most gracious with her favor.

'T is thus you did me a great kindness, friend, and have won my gratitude." The words were as stinging as he meant them to be, for I marked his quick glance into my face.

So I held my resentment well in check, and smiled back at him, apparently unconcerned.
"Then we are again even, Monsieur," I returned quietly, "and can start anew upon our score.

But why should I remain here to discuss matters of such small import, with all this work unfinished which fronts strong men to-night?
I will break my long fast, and turn to beside these others." He seemed to have further words to say; but I minded him not, and pushed past, leaving him to saunter where he willed, accompanied by his black satellite.