Whereupon arose a great discussion, and many names were uttered that were familiar to me--among others, indeed, that of my friend, John Turner.

I noticed that many laughed when his name was mentioned.
"Oh!" they cried.

"You may leave John Turner to care for his own affairs.

_Il est fin celui-la._" Again a familiar name fell on my ears, and this was received with groans and derisive laughter.

It was that of the Baron Giraud.