Queen Mary of England struck a note of the human octave when she protested that the word "Calais" was graven on her heart.

It seemed to Etta that "Tver" was written large wheresoever she turned, for the conscience looks through a glass and sees whatever may be written thereon overspreading every prospect.
"The prince," continued De Chauxville, turning to Paul, "is a great sportsman, I am told--a mighty hunter.

I wonder why Englishmen always want to kill something." Paul smiled, without making an immediate answer.

He was not the man to be led into the danger of repartee by such as De Chauxville.
"We have a few bears left," he said.
"You are fortunate," protested De Chauxville.

"I shot one when I was younger.