Come, I will take you to Saint-Claude." "I assure you I am expected," replied Dorsenne, disengaging his arm, which his despotic friend had already seized.

"It is very strange that I should meet you on the way, having the rendezvous I have.

I, who dote on contrasts, shall not have lost my morning.

Have you the patience to listen to the enumeration of the persons whom I shall join immediately?
It will not be very long, but do not interrupt me.

You will be angry if you will survive the blow I am about to give you.