He jumped in wholeheartedly and began to learn the language.

No, Mr. Malone, I will place no restriction upon your correspondence, since the ventilation of the facts is the object of your journey; but I demand that you shall give no particulars as to your exact destination, and that nothing be actually published until your return.

...there was a cake to cut in ceremonial four-handedness and solemnly take round to each and every guest.

Artisans sell their ware in the historic district at the lower level of the Soldier's Barracks.