"Come, Remi," he said. And he drew me to the door.
"Oh," cried Garofoli, now laughing, "I thought you wanted to talk to me, old fellow."
"I have nothing to say to you."
Then, without another word, we went down the stairs, he still holding me tightly by the hand. With what relief I followed him! I had escaped from that tyrant! If I had dared I would have thrown my arms around Vitalis' neck.
