The landlord assumed a dogged expression, and replied that he made no distinction among his guests. What was good enough for one was good enough for all.
Then, the young traveller said, he would not stay in such a place.
The host replied, that he might go and welcome—the sooner the better—he wanted no lofty foreign gentlemen with their airs, etc.
The two gentlemen bowed with grave politeness, and made a sign to their servants, who came forward, looking with terrible frowns at Boniface.
Prepare the carriage to set out again—they would not dine there.
How Monseigneur would go on in spite of—
Enough—Monseigneur would consult them when it was necessary. Harness the horses again.
The result of which command was, that in ten minutes the two gentlemen were again upon the road.
The landlord watched them, with a frown, as they departed. He then bethought him of the book where the servant had inscribed their names, and opened it. On the page was written: