"It is a beauteous spot, just like a scene in an opera.

There is the romantic lake, edged with high, shady trees and princely villas--and then the gay, the delightful Casino!" "And is there a train soon ?" "I will look Madame out a train this moment, and I will also give her one of my cousin Polperro's cards.

Madame has, of course, heard of the Empress Eugenie?
Well, the Villa du Lac once belonged to one of the Empress's gentlemen-in-waiting.

The very highest nobility stay at the Villa du Lac with my cousin.

At this very moment he has Count Paul de Virieu, the brother-in-law of a duke, among his clients--" M.Girard had noticed the British fondness for titles.
"You see, Madame, my cousin was chef to the Emperor of Brazil's sister--this has given him a connection among the nobility.