Then they are fond of dancing and singing, save among the strictest sects; and the court is as gay as any in Europe.

I do not think that the English can be called a grave people." "Well, I am glad that it is so, Philip, especially that you yourself are not grave.

Now, as we have finished our meal, let us visit the stables.

I have a horse already set aside for you; but I saw, as we rode hither, that you are already excellently mounted.
Still, Victor, that is his name, shall be at your disposal.

A second horse is always useful, for shot and arrows no more spare a horse than his rider." The stables were large and well ordered for, during the past two months, there had been large additions made by the countess, in view of the expected troubles.
"This is my charger.