Edouard took a run, and lighted like a monkey on the horse's crupper.

He pranced and kicked at this unexpected addition; but the spur being promptly applied to his flanks, he bounded off with a snort that betrayed more astonishment than satisfaction, and away they cantered to Beaurepaire, without drawing rein.
"There," said Edouard, "I was afraid they would be gone to bed; and they are.

The very house seems asleep--fancy--at half-past ten." "That is a pity," said Raynal, "for this chateau is the stronghold of etiquette.

They will be two hours dressing before they will come out and shake hands.

I must put my horse into the stable.