"To see the man of the red mountain," replied Develour, in the same tone.
"What is your business?"
"To guide the boat."
"Where do you come from?"
"From the rough sea."
"And where do you wish to go to now?"
"To the still waters."
After this strange examination, the door was fully opened, and the doorkeeper said, "You may enter." But when he saw Filmot about to accompany Develour, he stopped him, and inquired by what right he expected to gain admission.
"By my invitation and introduction," said Develour, before Filmot had time to speak.
"That may not be," replied the doorkeeper. "No one has a right to introduce another, except those who have the word of the day."