Considering the company which frequented the house, the task was not easy.

So she was shocked at the young man's last words, and although she did not quite understand his meaning, for that very reason she thought she scented a concealed poison more dangerous for Mademoiselle Reine than the awful words used by the drivers.

She dared not, however, show her displeasure to a customer, and one who seemed disposed to spend money freely; and, as usual in such circumstances, she vented her displeasure upon the persons immediately under her charge.
"Hurry now, Catherine! Will you never finish setting the table?
I told you before to put on the Britannia; these gentlemen are used to eating with silver.

Listen to me when I am talking to you.

Who washed these glasses?
What a shame! You are as afraid of water as a mad-dog.