The dining-room of the inn was full of tobacco smoke and the smell of chocolate. The waiter advanced to show the travelers to their seats, and presently a really excellent supper was served. This Joao de Sousa thoroughly enjoyed, drinking the good wine of Valdepenas. He looked round and saw the fat passenger sitting at a corner of the table, waiting anxiously to speak to the waiter.
"Waiter, I want a cup of tea, strong and black, remember. No other will do."
"Sir, in an instant. I must just serve the supper, and then I will order the tea for you. What will you have for supper, sir?"