Seeing the beautiful wandering star in her own bed, I got up, dressed myself in haste, and went out, leaving all my companions fast asleep.

I returned to the inn only at the time fixed for our departure, and I found the advocate and the two ladies already in the coach, waiting for me.
The lady complained, in a very obliging manner, of my not having cared for her coffee; I pleaded as an excuse a desire for an early walk, and I took care not to honour her even with a look; I feigned to be suffering from the toothache, and remained in my corner dull and silent.

At Piperno she managed to whisper to me that my toothache was all sham; I was pleased with the reproach, because it heralded an explanation which I craved for, in spite of my vexation.
During the afternoon I continued my policy of the morning.

I was morose and silent until we reached Serinonetta, where we were to pass the night.
We arrived early, and the weather being fine, the lady said that she could enjoy a walk, and asked me politely to offer her my arm.

I did so, for it would have been rude to refuse; besides I had had enough of my sulking fit.