The spectators are beginning to jeer at us.

We shall have every scullion in Grenoble presently saying that we are afraid of one another.

Besides which, sirs, I think I am taking cold." "I am quite of monsieur's mind, myself," drawled Sanguinetti.
"You hear, sir," exclaimed Courthon, turning to Gaubert.

"You can scarce persist in finding objections now." "Why, since all are satisfied, so be it," said Gaubert, with a shrug.

"I sought to do the best for my principal.