But at this moment I need no help, and no personal danger threatens me.

Now face round at once, and be off with you to your goats.

I know my way to Pietranera, and I want no guides." "Fear nothing, Ors' Anton'," said the old man.

"They would never dare to show their noses to-day.

The mouse runs back to its hole when the tom-cat comes out!" "Tom-cat yourself, old gray-beard!" said Orso.