"Already? Are you not afraid it is too early to go ashore?"
"Not at all; it is nine o'clock."
"So late? Hang it, it seems that I have slept soundly; in truth, I feel quite jolly this morning."
"All the better, Major, that is a good sign; I suppose you remember our arrangements?"
"Perfectly."
"And you will play fairly with us?"
"In my turn I pledge my honour to it, and I will keep it, whatever may happen."
"Come, I am glad to hear you talk like that; I am beginning to alter my opinion about you."
"Stuff," the Major remarked laughingly, "you do not know me yet."
"You are aware that the boat is ready, it is only waiting for you to go ashore."