He had directed Pierre to remain among the lackeys at the foot of the grand staircase, as he would be required presently; and as he passed through, he beckoned to him to follow.
"You have seen my horses comfortably stabled, Pierre ?" "It was done an hour since, monsieur." "And my four men understand that they are to remain here, in charge of them, until I return ?" "Yes, sir.

Their own horses are also bestowed here, and mine." "Very well.

We sleep tonight at Maitre Bertram's." "I am right glad to hear it, sir; for truly this castle is full from the top to the bottom, and I love not to sleep in a crowd." "You still have Pierre with you ?" the merchant said.
"Yes, and he has turned out an excellent servant.

It was a fortunate day, for me, when I insisted on taking him in spite of your warning.

He is a merry varlet, and yet knows when to joke, and when to hold his peace.