"From curiosity."
"Then they are gone?"
"Probably, but I did not wait to see them go. I did not wish to be seen among the rabble which surrounded the carriage."
"Well," said Jacob suddenly, "what shall we do now? What do you desire,--to remain here longer, or to proceed on our journey?"
"As you will; but your journey has nothing in common with mine. I must go as soon as I have rested a little. You can do as you wish."
"Let me hear no more of this. Away with ceremony! It was agreed that we travel together. Refuse, and you will offend me. Give me your hand. We will go together. You can reserve your strength for something«better."
"But"--
"Where do you wish to go?"
"I should like to see Spezia and Pisa, if it is agreeable."
"Why?"