"Thank your uncle for me.

Is he well ?" "Very well, signorina, at your service.

I couldn't come sooner because he was late.

I waited for him in the _maquis_ for three hours." "And you've had no supper ?" "Why no, signorina! I've not had time." "You shall have some supper here.

Has your uncle any bread left ?" "Very little, signorina.