But the cordial friendliness impressed on your countenances proves to me that you are not natives of this land of sour-krout.

Yes, I believe it from the beatings of my heart.

Friends, we have the same fatherland.

The kindness of your reception, even were there no other indications, would have satisfied me that you are French.
What accidents have brought you so far from our native soil?
Children of my country, what tempest has thrown you upon this inhospitable shore ?" "My dear Colonel," replied M.Nibor, "if you want to become very wise, you will not ask so many questions at once.

Allow us the pleasure of instructing you quietly and in order, for you have a great many things to learn." The Colonel flushed with anger, and answered sharply: "At all events, you are not the man to teach them to me, my little gentleman!" A drop of blood which fell on his hand changed the current of his thoughts: "Hold on!" said he; "am I bleeding ?" "That will amount to nothing; circulation is reestablished, and your broken ear...." He quickly carried his hand to his ear and said: "It's certainly so.