"You see, Philippe, the reign of phrases and quill-drivers is upon us; we may as well submit.

To-day, scribblers are paramount.

Ink has ousted gunpowder, and talk takes the place of shot.

After all, these little toads of editors are pretty good fellows, and very clever.

Come and see me to-morrow at the newspaper office; by that time I shall have said a word for you to my nephew.
Before long you'll have a place on some journal or other.