"Son nez est assez gros, et c'est moi qui le dit," said another.

The question was put to the vote; and the man who had asserted what was contrary to the evidence of his senses was so vehement in supporting his opinion, that it was carried in spite of all that could be said against it.

Madame de Fleury was suffered to proceed on her journey.

She reached Bordeaux in safety.

Her husband's friends--the good have always friends in adversity--her husband's friends exerted themselves for her with the most prudent zeal.