These foreigners knew the law as well as he did.

He had no desire to accept Shirley's suggestion of a trip to the police-station, where he knew he would get little sympathy, so, grumbling and giving vent under his breath to a volley of strange oaths, he grabbed viciously at the five-franc piece Jefferson held out and, mounting his box, drove off.
Proud of their victory, they entered the gardens, following the sweet-scented paths until they came to where the music was.

The band of an infantry regiment was playing, and a large crowd had gathered.

Many people were sitting on the chairs provided for visitors for the modest fee of two sous; others were promenading round and round a great circle having the musicians in its centre.
The dense foliage of the trees overhead afforded a perfect shelter from the hot rays of the sun, and the place was so inviting and interesting, so cool and so full of sweet perfumes and sounds, appealing to and satisfying the senses, that Shirley wished they had more time to spend there.

She was very fond of a good brass band, especially when heard in the open air.