Nevertheless, you must begin to-morrow and apply yourself in good earnest, in order to acquire a thorough knowledge of our language, for the same persons who warmly applaud you now, will, in two or three months, laugh at you." "I believe it, sir, and that is what I fear; therefore the principal object of my visit here is to devote myself entirely to the study of the French language.

But, sir, how shall I find a teacher?
I am a very unpleasant pupil, always asking questions, curious, troublesome, insatiable, and even supposing that I could meet with the teacher I require, I am afraid I am not rich enough to pay him." "For fifty years, sir, I have been looking out for a pupil such as you have just described yourself, and I would willingly pay you myself if you would come to my house and receive my lessons.

I reside in the Marais, Rue de Douze Portes.

I have the best Italian poets.

I will make you translate them into French, and you need not be afraid of my finding you insatiable." I accepted with joy.