"You shall see. Begin by going to the burgomaster's—but first light the fire in that stove." He pointed to it with his finger.
"Yes, master," said Goliath, somewhat consoled for the delay of his supper by the hope of gaining ten florins.
"Put that iron bar in the stove," added the Prophet, "to make it red-hot."
"Yes, master."
"You will leave it there; go to the burgomaster's, and return here to wait for me."
"Yes, master.
"You will keep the fire up in the stove."
"Yes, master."
Morok took a step away, but recollecting himself, he resumed: "You say the old man is busy washing under the porch?"
"Yes, master."