24/24 But there sits a man big enough to leave me nothing--not even a remainder of my own body. Soul of St.Denis, can it be that they question the word of a gentleman ?" "Not they!" replied Carne, who was vexed, however; "they are taking things easily, according to the custom of the nation. But two good things we have done, friend Charron; we have learned their proceedings, and we have spoiled their feasting." "But not at all; they are all coming back to enjoy it all the more!" cried the Frenchman. "Oh that I were an Englishman, to get such a dinner, and to be so loyal to it!". |