PARALYSIS As we have said, the story of Bras-Coupe was told that day three times: to the Grandissime beauties once, to Frowenfeld twice.

The fair Grandissimes all agreed, at the close; that it was pitiful.

Specially, that it was a great pity to have hamstrung Bras-Coupe, a man who even in his cursing had made an exception in favor of the ladies.

True, they could suggest no alternative; it was undeniable that he had deserved his fate; still, it seemed a pity.

They dispersed, retired and went to sleep confirmed in this sentiment.