"
"Yes, yes, you are to fetch his lordship; well, if you wish, I'll go in
and tell the gentleman that you're here."
"Do, we'll get away sooner."
The man vanished inside the building and Janos busied himself
industriously with his horses, while whistling a little song. It was
not ten minutes before steps and voices were heard in the doorway.
Janos raised his cap, called: "At your service," and sprang on the box.
Two men appeared on the threshold, both looking as though they had been
up all night--Abonyi and the steward.
"Cordial thanks and farewell till you see me in Kisfalu!" cried Abonyi,
shaking hands with his companion.
"Good-bye until then! And in Kisfalu I'll give you revenge for the
trifle you lost to-night."
"If my coachman hadn't come so early, I would have won it all back
again."
"Why," said the steward, "if you feel inclined, you can come back and
play on comfortably."
"Thank you, I've had quite enough of your hospitality for the present,"
replied Abonyi, and both laughed heartily, after which they again shook
hands with each other.
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