All present pledged their honours.
'Now then,' said I, 'we will open the door.'
Accordingly, the warden opened it, and I issued forth with a majestic demeanour, while my awful band marched after their triumphant mistress.
Lady Gwyn and her guests hastened into the house, without even wishing me good evening, and the soldiers drew up before the door.
In a few minutes, a servant came out with my dresses and the money. Having received them, I got into my barouche, and, drawn by my vassals, proceeded homeward. We were silent for some time, but at length I called Jerry to the side of the carriage.
'Well, my friend,' cried I, quite cheerful, 'I think we have come off famously.'
'Yes,' said Jerry.
'I flatter myself,' added I, 'we have made a good day's work of it.'
'Yes,' said Jerry.
'Nothing but yes!' said I. 'Why now, do you not think we have obtained the most decisive advantages? Was it not a glorious affair?'