He was feeling more and more comfortable, it seemed.

Hyacinthe took advantage of her momentary absence to remove the rest of his clothing and then once more lounged on the couch, taking up as much room as possible with his lanky frame. Is Xanthippe wished to be comfortable, she would needs recline on him to do so - which pleased him to no end.

"Shall I come up with a signale, then?" he asked lazily. "That you may indulge in your whims of ties and gags?"