"Thou art then in accord with them?"
"Them? With whom?"
"The brigands."
"Are there brigands on Parnassus?"
"Since day before yesterday."
"Where are they?"
"Everywhere!"
Dimitri turned quickly toward us and said: "We have not a moment to lose. The brigands are in the mountains. Let us run for our horses. Have courage, Mesdames; and step out lively, if you please."
"This is too hard," cried Mrs. Simons. "Without having breakfasted!"
"Madame, your breakfast would cost you dear! Let us hasten, for the love of God!"