Now, what is the next thing to be done ?" "The next thing is to unwind this rope from my body.

It is lucky I am so lean that it did not make me look bulky.

It is not very thick, but it is new and strong, and there are knots every two feet.

Roger is waiting for us below, in a boat." "Where is Jacques ?" "Jacques has ridden off.

He learned, before sunset, that orders had been issued for the troops to assemble.