But we are straying.

There was a score upon which you were inquisitive, you said; from which I take it that you sought knowledge at my hands.

Pray seek it; I am a well, of knowledge." "I desired to know--Nay, but I have asked you already.

I desired to know did you deem me a very pitiful little fool ?" They had reached the privet hedge, and turned.

They paused now before resuming their walk.