After having enjoyed for so long a time a fortune which did not belong to me, I am anxious to amass a fortune of my own." "Would it be indiscreet in me to inquire what you intend to do ?" "Not the least in the world.

I am going to turn pedler." M.d'Escorval could not believe his ears.

"Pedler ?" he repeated.
"Yes, Monsieur.

Look, there is my pack in that corner." "But this is absurd!" exclaimed M.d'Escorval.

"People can scarcely earn their daily bread in this way." "You are wrong, Monsieur.