ten minutes to four
Vive Gargousse ! ' The procession advanced in this way around the place in which Cut-in-Half dwelt . It was a very singular sight to see the old buildings lighted up by the red light of the straw torches , which flared and flared . As to Gringalet , the first thing he did when he was at liberty was to put the little golden fly in a paper bag , and he exclaimed during his triumph , ` Little flies , I did very right in preventing the spiders from eating you , for -- ' '' Pique-Vinaigre was interrupted by a voice from without , exclaiming : `` Père Roussel , come to your soup ; it only wants ten minutes to four ! '' '' _ Ma foi ! _ The story is nearly finished , and I must go . Many thanks , my lad , you have amused me very much , and that you may tell everybody , '' said the superintendent to Pique-Vinaigre , going to the door ; then pausing , `` Mind and be quiet , '' he said , turning towards the prisoners .