I am not one of those who think that France can be regenerated by the slaughter of the whole of the best of her people, and by all power being given to the worst.
"'Let me see; I cannot go and buy sailor's clothes myself, but my old servant can be trusted absolutely.

There is a shop down by the river where such things are sold.

I will get her to go down there, and say that she has a nephew just arrived from sea, and that she wants to give him a new rig out; but as he has hurt himself, and cannot come, she must choose it.

What is your height ?' "'About five foot ten,' I said.
"'And how broad round the shoulders ?' "'Forty-three inches.

I have plenty of money to pay for all that is necessary, and more,' and I took out my roll of assignats.
"'Since you are well provided,' he said, 'I will take some.