"It is so dark, and besides, you go so fast, La Chouette; I'd rather go back, and leave you the candle."
"And the door, imbecile? Can I open it alone! Will you go on?"
"No, I am too much afraid."
"If I come to you, take care."
"Oh, now you threaten me, I'll go back."
And he retreated a few steps.
"Well! listen; be a good boy," answered La Chouette, restraining her anger, "I will give you something."
"Very well," said the boy, drawing near, "speak so to me, and you will make me do all you can wish, Mother Chouette."
"Look alive, I am in a hurry."
"Yes, but promise that you will let me torment the Schoolmaster."