"And now we have squared our accounts.

I have occasioned you anxiety and danger, but, on the other hand, I have done you a service--a great service," he repeated, complacently.

"Would you take louis-d'or instead of bank-notes ?" asked he, suddenly falling into a business tone; "if so, I can let you have them." "You know that I have no money transactions," replied Anton, absently.
"Perhaps you can give Vienna bills drawn upon safe houses." "I have no bills to give," said Anton, with some irritation.
"Very well," said the Jew; "a question does no harm;" and he turned to go, stopping, however, when he reached the door.

"I was obliged to give two florins to Seligmann, who led the horse, and waited half a day upon the gentleman's pleasure.

It was a mere advance that I made for you; will you not give me my two florins back ?" "Heavens be praised!" cried Anton, laughing in spite of himself; "now we have the old Tinkeles once more.