We are your judges.

You have entered the Kingdom of Argot, without being an _argotier_; you have violated the privileges of our city.

You must be punished unless you are a _capon_, a _franc-mitou_ or a _rifode_; that is to say, in the slang of honest folks,--a thief, a beggar, or a vagabond.

Are you anything of that sort?
Justify yourself; announce your titles." "Alas!" said Gringoire, "I have not that honor.

I am the author--" "That is sufficient," resumed Trouillefou, without permitting him to finish.