Gaston quickly interposed.

His clear strong voice rang down the table: "Will you let me come and see your canvas some day soon, Mr.Bagshot?
I remember your picture 'A Passion in the Desert,' at the Academy this year.

A fine thing: the leopard was free and strong.

As an Englishman, I am proud to meet you." The young Frenchman stared.

The quarrel had passed to a new and unexpected quarter.