an intention of taking all advantages,
whether fair or unfair, that his superior skill should give him over the
Englishman, the money was not refunded without a thousand disputes, in
the course of which he essayed to intimidate his antagonist with high
words, which were retorted by our hero with such interest as convinced
him that he had mistaken his man, and persuaded him to make his retreat
in quiet. Indeed, it was not without cause that they repined at the
bad success of their enterprise; because, in all likelihood, they had
nothing to depend upon for the present but their own industry, and knew
not how to defray their expenses on the road, except by some acquisition
of this kind.

Next morning they rose at daybreak, and resolving to anticipate their
fellow-lodgers, bespoke post-horses as soon as they could be admitted
into the city; so that, when our company appeared, their beasts were
ready in the yard, and they only waited to discuss the bill, which they
had ordered to be made out. The landlord of the inn presented his carte
with fear and trembling to one of those ferocious cavaliers, who no
sooner cast his eye upon the sum total, than he discharged a volley of
dreadful oaths, and asked if the king's officers were to be treated in
that manner? The poor publican protested, with great humility, that he
had the utmost respect for his majesty, and everything that belonged to
him; and that, far from consulting his own interest, all that he desired
was, to be barely indemnified for the expense of their lodging.

This condescension seemed to have no other effect than that of
encouraging their arrogance. They swore his extortion should be
explained to the commandant of the town, who would, by making him a
public example, teach other innkeepers how to behave towards men of
honour; and threatened with such confidence of indignation, that the
wretched landlord, dreading the consequence of their wrath, implored
pardon in the most abject manner, begging, with many supplications, that
he might have the pleasure of lodging them at his own charge. This was
a favour which he with great difficulty obtained: they chid him severely
for his imposition; exhorted him to have more regard for his own
conscience, as well as to the convenience of his guests; and, cautioning
him in particular touching his behaviour to the gentlemen of the army,
mounted their horses, and rode off in great state, leaving him very
thankful for having so succes