I used to work as a navvy in the Vosges.
I left there the year the Prussians and other foreigners came.

There were thousands of them.

Can't understand where they all came from.

Maybe you've heard of the war of the Prussians, young man ?" He remained silent for a long spell and then resumed: "So you are out on a spree, my lad.

You don't feel like going back to the works yet ?" "I am an actor," replied Chevalier.
The old man who did not understand, inquired: "Where is it, your works ?" Chevalier was anxious to rouse the old man's admiration.
"I play comedy parts in a big theatre," he said.