The Count of Monte Cristo

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impudently at the youth; "I have taken the whim into my head; do you
understand, Master Benedetto?"

At this name, no doubt, the young man reflected a little, for he went
towards his groom, saying, "This man is right; I did indeed charge him
with a commission, the result of which he must tell me; walk to the
barrier, there take a cab, that you may not be too late." The surprised
groom retired. "Let me at least reach a shady spot," said Andrea.

"Oh, as for that, I'll take you to a splendid place," said the man with
the handkerchief; and taking the horse's bit he led the tilbury where
it was certainly impossible for any one to witness the honor that Andrea
conferred upon him.

"Don't think I want the glory of riding in your fine carriage," said he;
"oh, no, it's only because I am tired, and also because I have a little
business to talk over with you."