I warn you I shall try other projects.

You must not sell your lands if you wish to become a deputy, for the country people--especially those of Des Rameures--will not hear of it.

Meantime you will need funds.

Permit me to offer you three hundred thousand francs.

You may return them when you can, without interest, and if you never return them you will confer a very great favor upon me." "But in truth, General--" "Come, come! Accept it as from a relative--from a friend--from your father's friend--on any ground you please, so you accept.