"À bientôt, Tyro; as to the patience you recommend, I will try and exercise it."
The Indian remounted the ladder, disappeared through the opening, and, after having again bidden adieu to his master, he re-closed the trapdoor.
Emile found himself alone.
He remained a short time motionless, buried in sad reflections; but soon, shaking his head several times, he seated himself on the couch, and proceeded to attack the provisions placed before him on the table.
"Supper!" said he; "That will pass away an hour, especially as I feel a formidable appetite. Positively," added he, after a pause, with his mouth full, "when, on my return to France, I relate my adventures in America, no one will believe me!"
And, pleased with this reflection, he carefully proceeded with his supper.
[1] Sheepskins dyed and prepared.
[2] A pot of tallow.