For you, gentlemen, this way, if you please." I went without remonstrance.

What was the use?
I was conscious that the Vidame from the top of the stairs leading to the grand entrance was watching us with a wolfish glare in his eyes.

I went quietly.

But I heard Croisette urging something with passionate energy.
We were led through a low doorway to a room on the ground floor; a place very like a cell.

Were we took our meal in silence.