"We have sat long enough.

If the young ones will not stir, it becomes the old ones to set an example.

Will you to my room and view the precipitation of which I told you ?" Grio gave a snarling assent, and got to his feet; and the party broke up with no more words.

Claude took his cap and prepared to withdraw, well content with himself and the line he had taken.

But he did not leave the house until his ears assured him that the two who had ascended the stairs together had actually repaired to Basterga's room on the first floor, and there shut themselves up..