During the day they met many peasants and exchanged the "buenos dias" and proceeded on their way undisturbed.

That night they came to a monastery, where a peasant assured them they could find rest and supper.

They were hospitably received in the traveler's quarters.

The assistant did not seem to comprehend the Mexican-Spanish which Paul brokenly spoke.

He finally succeeded in making the monk understand that he could speak French and that if there was any one around who could understand that tongue he would be more at home.