In his right he held a long glittering carving-knife.

He was giving one of his world-famous exhibitions of carving.

In four swift, unerring, delicate, perfect strokes he cleanly severed the limbs of the partridge.

It was a wonderful achievement--how wondrous none but the really skilful carver can properly appreciate.

The chefs emitted a hum of applause, and Rocco, long, lean, and graceful, retired to his own apartment.