One might have been a Frenchman of _mauvais ton_, but that he spoke English like an American.

The other, who resembled a very handsome Spaniard, spoke with a slight French accent, and in a remarkably musical voice.

The handsome one, indeed, spoke very little--it was he who had first stepped into the road and caught the runaway ponies; but having done so, he left his companion to take the lead in replying to Mrs.Churchill's civilities.
And when she finally begged to know their names, in order that her husband might also express his gratitude, it was the unprepossessing one who produced his card, and, having written an address upon it, gave it to her, saying that it would serve for both.

He and his friend were fond of long walks, he added, neither of them being used to London life, and that was the cause of their being so fortunate as to have been of use to the ladies.

He ended this little speech with an elaborate bow, his companion raised his hat, and they parted.
The ponies went home quietly enough, and Helen took care to look after her driving.