David shook his head.
"Sono miserabile," said Number Five.
"I don't understand," said David.
"Noi abbiam fame," said Number Six.
"Non capisco," said Clive, who had learned that much Italian from Michael Angelo.
"O, signori nobilissime!"
"I tell you, I don't understand," cried David.
"Non capisco," repeated Clive.
"Siamo desperati," said Number Six, with a sinister gleam in his eyes, which neither of the boys liked.
"Come, Clive," said David, "let's go back. Dinner must be ready by this time."