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This morning I enjoyed the privilege of presenting to Herr Goebel a mutually beneficial plan which would give us all something to do . '' `` Oh , is Goebel to be our employer ? I 'm a sword forger , and work for no puny cloth merchant , '' said Kurzbold . `` This appointment , '' continued Roland , unheeding , `` is set for ten o'clock , and I expect to return here before half-past , therefore -- '' `` Therefore we 're not to drink all the wine . '' `` Exactly . '' Their leader sat down as the landlord , followed by an assistant , entered , carrying the paraphernalia for the substantial repast , and proceeded to set the table . When the hilarious meal was finished , the company sat for another half-hour over its wine , then Roland rose , buckled on his sword , and flung his cloak over his shoulders .