We are all three about the same size, therefore I will go out and buy two suits.
"As to the scarves, I am more doubtful.

I doubt if any shopkeeper here would admit that he had even a bit of tricolour ribbon in his possession." "It will not matter about that," Martin said; "and, at any rate, when we get beyond the ground held by us, we shall find no difficulty whatever in getting a couple of cockades of those colours.
"Thank you very much indeed," he went on.

"Here are five louis.

I have no doubt that you will be able to lay them out well for us.
But remember, please, that although we are all three the same height, I am some four or five inches bigger round the shoulders than Leigh; and want more room for my arms, also." "I will remember," the other laughed.

"Just let me pass this string round you, and then round Monsieur Stansfield, and tie two knots in it; and I will also measure you round the waist and leg." In an hour he returned with one of his men, carrying two parcels.
"I had no difficulty in getting the clothes for your brother-in-law," he said, "but I had to go to two or three shops before I could get coat and breeches wide enough for you.