The gentleman who had no partner approached the citizen with comic respect, and besought him to take part in the amusement.
"I never dance!" said the man, laughing, and wished to pursue his way.
"Yes," replied the cavalier, "yet you must still do me this pleasure, or else I shall have no dance." Saying this he took hold of him by the waist and the dance commenced, whether the good man would or no.
"The watchman should receive a present from every one!" said they, when the Francaise was at an end.

"He is an excellent man who thus keeps order in the street, so that one can enjoy a little dance." "These are honest people's children!" said the watchman to himself, whilst he with much pleasure thrust the money into his leathern purse.
All was again quiet in the street; the violin was also silent..