The company—there were some six of them now clustering round the butler for protection—retreated hastily into the recesses of the big hall, and left that majestic man to shut the door. This he did without delay, saying, somewhat nervously, “Maak dat jullie weg gaat!”
EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
There was nothing left for us to do but to beat a dignified retreat.
I made it as dignified as possible by, expressing our best wishes for van Leeuwen’s speedy recovery.
“Komplimenten aan Mijnheer, hoor; een spoedige restauratie!”
We cycled off.
CHAPTER XIV.
THE DAY-TRAIN.
We had a delightful spin along the Velperweg.