M.Larinski has related his history to us.

Frankly, do you not think that it is rather that--what shall I say--of an adventurer?
The word shocks you--I take it back--but you must admit that this Pole belongs to the--ambulatory family." "Or family of heroes," she replied.
"That is it, of wandering heroes.

I wish all manner of good to heroes, although I never have clearly discovered their use.

At all events, I am not sure that they are the best qualified men in the world to make a wife happy, and I intend that my daughter shall be happy." "You are not convinced as I am that M.Larinski has a superior mind, and a heart of gold ?" "A heart of gold! I should be glad to believe it.

I have no reason to doubt it; but many very skilful persons are deceived by false jewellery.
Ah! my dear, if you were better versed in chemistry, you would know how easy it is to manufacture a false trinket.