“But before getting in we want to know—”
“What? Whether I have government money? Yes I have. Now, if we are stopped, say nothing and all will be well.”
“Are you sure?”
“Leave me to arrange matters with these gentry.”
“What will you do if we are stopped?” the doctor asked the architect.
“Faith! I shall follow the conductor’s advice.”
“That’s the best thing to do,” observed the latter.
“Well, I shall keep quiet,” repeated the architect.
“And so shall I,” added the watchmaker.
“Come, gentlemen, take your seats, and let us make haste.”