It is a good omen for me to meet with such cordiality on my arrival in an unknown part of the country.

May I ask you one more question ?" he continued, looking anxiously at her; "why do you think it will be so difficult for me to get accustomed to the life they lead here ?" "Why ?" replied she, shaking her head, "because, to speak frankly, Monsieur, you do not give me the idea of having much feeling for the country.

You are not familiar with our ways; you will not be able to speak to the people in their language, and they will not understand yours--you will be, in their eyes, 'the city Monsieur,' whom they will mistrust and will try to circumvent.

I should like to find that I am mistaken, but, at present, I have the idea that you will encounter difficulties down there of which you do not seem to have any anticipation--" She was intercepted by the entrance of the driver, who was becoming impatient.

The horse was in harness, and they were only waiting for M.
de Buxieres.