And besides--I do not know why I should be ashamed to acknowledge it--I have not any of the appurtenances suitable to my rank, and could not present myself upon a footing worthy of my name.

I doubt if I have even money enough for the expenses of the journey alone, and that in the humblest fashion." "But it is not necessary," Blazius hastened to reply, "that you should make a state entry into the capital, like a Roman emperor, in a gilded chariot drawn by four white horses abreast.

If our humble equipage does not appear too unworthy to your lordship, come with us to Paris; we are on our way there now.

Many a man shines there to-day in brave apparel, and enjoys high favour at court, who travelled thither on foot, carrying his little bundle over his shoulder, swung on the point of his rapier, and his shoes in his hand, for fear of wearing them out on the way." A slight flush, partly of shame, partly of pleasure, rose to de Sigognac's cheek at this speech.

If on the one side his pride revolted at the idea of being under an obligation to such a person as the pedant, on the other he was touched and gratified by this kind proposition so frankly made, and which, moreover, accorded so well with his own secret desires.