It goes without saying that when Selifan made his appearance in the doorway he had only the usual excuses to offer-the sort of excuses usually offered by servants when a hasty departure has become imperatively necessary.
Handik gutxira, atean agertu zen Selifan, eta azkar ibili beharra dagoenean zerbitzariek esan ohi dituztenak entzun behar izan zizkion nagusi jaunak.