The six sisters of the valleys : an historical romance - University Library

312 THE SIX SISTERS OF THE VALLEYS.
Gospel; but since I've lost my front teeth,
I'm not good for much, and I confess I
took my nap during most of the service
besides, that young fellow preached such a
time. These neophytes, who have zeal
without discretion, do not know when to
stop, and yet he had an hour-glass near him.
When he's as old as I am he will be cooler,
and if his legs get more rheumatic he'll
have more sympathy for the flesh, and be
better pleased to sit than stand."
" I thought it too long," rejoined the
Marquis, "but it straightened my con-
science. How this day will be remembered
if we do our work cleverly ! We ought to
pluck them up this time, and eclipse Cat-
tanee and De La Trinite."
" I suppose you have settled all the de-
tails of to-morrow's programme ? Have you
arranged about hoisting up your signal?"
"I've got two men sitting up all night,
and a flask of wine to keep them warm.
The weather looks well ; I think we shall
;