And on Newman's assenting, "Ah no, ah no," he went on with a smile.

"You are quite wrong, my dear fellow; you needn't mind him." "I verily believe that you are accusing the poor gentleman of being capable of rejoicing in his daughter's dishonor." "Voyons," said Valentin; "who is he?
what is he ?" "He is what he looks like: as poor as a rat, but very high-toned." "Exactly.

I noticed him perfectly; be sure I do him justice.

He has had losses, des malheurs, as we say.

He is very low-spirited, and his daughter is too much for him.