"The doll is the property of Herr Fischelowitz, the well-known tobacconist--" "We shall see presently what you have to say for yourself," interrupted the policeman.

"We have had enough of these devilish fellows.

Come, put them in handcuffs and off with them.

And you three gentlemen," he added, turning to the three porters, "will have the goodness to accompany us to the station, in order to give your evidence." "But my furniture and my beer saucers!" exclaimed the pallid host, suddenly remembering his losses.

"Who is to pay for them ?" The Count answered the question for him.
"You, Master Host, who know us and have had our regular custom for years, but who have not dared to say a word in our defence throughout this disgraceful affair, you, I say, deserve to lose all that you have lost.
Nevertheless, I can assure you that I will myself pay for what has been broken." The host was not much consoled by this magnanimous promise, which was received with jeers by the crowd.