It was a moment of the tensest suspense.
"A nous trois!" repeated Steinmetz.

"De Chauxville, you love an epigram.
The man who overestimates the foolishness of others is himself the biggest fool concerned.

A lame horse--the prince's generosity--making your adieux.

Mon Dieu! you should know me better than that after all these years.

No, you need not look at the door.