By the exchange of two or three words, I am sure it could have been arranged." "Console yourself, Marquis," replied Florent, when the unhappy nobleman had described to him the deplorable result of his negotiations.

"I like that better.

Monsieur Gorka needs correction.

I have only one regret, that of not having given it to him more thoroughly....

Since I shall have to fight a duel, I would at least have had my money's worth!" "And you have never used a pistol ?" asked Montfanon.
"Bah! I have hunted a great deal and I believe I can shoot." "That is like night and day," interrupted the Marquis.