so he gave up the fowl and received the apples , which he carried into the inn parlor . he leaned the sack carefully against the stove , and then went to the table . but the stove was hot , and he had not thought of that . many guests were present -- horse - dealers , cattle - drovers , and two englishmen . the englishmen were so rich that their pockets bulged and seemed ready to burst ; and they could bet too , as you shall hear . hiss -- s -- s , hiss -- s -- s . what could that be by the stove ? the apples were beginning to roast . " what is that ? " asked one .
horse dealers , cattle - drovers , two englishmen .
what kind of guests were present at the inn parlor ?
what kind of guests were present at the inn parlor ?