I did not like that, neither, but I read.

When we stopped at Foligno it was dark.

The people of the post came out with lights:

The driver said, "This time to-morrow, may

Saints only help, relays continue good,

Nor robbers hinder, we arrive at Rome.

I urged,—"Why tax your strength a second night?

Trust me, alight here and take brief repose!

We are out of harm's reach, past pursuit: go sleep

If but an hour! I keep watch, guard the while