'You will be sure to come?' said Mr. Snodgrass.
'Oh, certainly.'
By this time they had reached the road. Cordial farewells were exchanged, and the party separated. Doctor Slammer and his friends repaired to the barracks, and Mr. Winkle, accompanied by Mr. Snodgrass, returned to their inn.
CHAPTER 3 A NEW ACQUAINTANCE
—THE STROLLER'S TALE—A DISAGREEABLE INTERRUPTION,AND AN UNPLEASANT ENCOUNTER