They vied with each other for the honour of entertaining him.

He went from matinees to soirees, and in ten days he appeared at thirty-four different entertainments.
At length he became thoroughly tired and exhausted by this enormous fete-ing.

He longed to be away and at home with his wife and children.

He took leave of his friends and admirers with emotion, and, notwithstanding the praises and acclamations he had received at Bordeaux, he quietly turned to pursue his humble occupation at Agen.
It was one of the most remarkable things about Jasmin, that he was never carried off his feet by the brilliant ovations he received.

Though enough to turn any poor fellow's head, he remained simple and natural to the last.